Privacy & Tech Backlash: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott froze state funding for automated license plate readers after concerns about warrantless surveillance and misuse—sparking a wider debate that’s now reaching coastal cities like Rockport, where officials may revisit Flock camera agreements. Travel Security Reminder: TSA says peanut butter counts as a liquid at airport checkpoints, so jars must be 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less in carry-on. Road-Trip Reality Check: AAA reports gas averaging $4.27 a gallon nationally, with Texas around $3.83, as Iran-war disruptions keep fuel costs elevated. Local Tourism & Housing: Houston’s $3.2M trail plan advances, but the city may use eminent domain to finish a drainage-ditch bikeway. Coastal Insurance: TWIA’s proposed limits on coverage for secondary homes were rejected after heavy opposition from Texas coastal communities. Sports as a Travel Magnet: The Ohio State–Texas showdown headlines Week 2, with the game drawing major attention to Austin and the broader Texas travel calendar.