Isaiah Mitchell

Christian, husband, father, Texan | Pickin’ and grinnin’ @TheTexanNews | @trdny, @dallasnews | Whitman defender

[The Texan @TheTexanNews]

The Texan's 2026 War Room has been re-launched for the November general election 🗳️

Visit https://t.co/JdKP7h6gwp or see below to read the latest campaign finance numbers for the biggest races in the Lone Star State ⬇️ https://t.co/EghZwix95Z

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

Forgot to add the source here: https://t.co/IMF8M84jrK

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

Thread: H-1B homebuyers & -sellers in the Metroplex are indeed worried about mounting suspicion of the program, but broader economic trends (which apply to many other demographics as well) add further pressure. #txlege

[The Texan @TheTexanNews]

Following reports of Indian H-1B visa workers leaving North Texas, @DallasFed found that Texas home sales lagged recently in areas dependent on immigrant buyers.

Tech industry work trends and a generally unfavorable housing market may be to blame. https://t.co/w4IWr9VFrR

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

The remote work phaseout is roughly coterminous with lagging home prices in many TX metro areas, including Collin County. There are other factors at play here, but return-to-office accounts for some portion of the $100K gap between the orange (’22) and purple (’26) lines #txlege

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

At the state level, @Burrows4TX has asked the State Affairs Committee of the Texas House to examine “whether Texas has sufficient visibility into employer use of the federal H-1B visa program” during the interim.
https://t.co/r1fnfbBLMc
#txlege

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

Alongside the Trump administration’s legal battle for a $100K H-1B fee, @Bethvanduyne, @RepPatFallon, @RonnyJacksonTX & @realBrandonGill have asked the federal government to investigate “troubling patterns of misuse” of the visa in North Texas. https://t.co/r5O0yym7rv
#txlege

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

New: @GregAbbott_TX asks @PUCTX & @ERCOT_ISO to audit upcoming data center projects in the pipeline.
"Any project that fails to comply with the requirements set forth by the PUCT and ERCOT will be denied connection to the Texas grid."

https://t.co/SjHNg0VMCc
#txlege
Context:

[The Texan @TheTexanNews]

Thirteen years ago, a tax break for data centers passed through the Texas Legislature by a wide margin.

Now, amid breakneck development, lawmakers are souring on the exemption. #txlege https://t.co/W4Gljhvkgl

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

New: @KenPaxtonTX announces civil investigation of Frito Lay, Flora Food Group and ACH Foods over “misleading ‘heart healthy’ labeling” #txlege

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

Also, Janis Joplin + Lead Belly + honorary American William Blake + the greatest barbecue restaurant of all time. (It’s @rudysbbq.) #txlege

[The Texan @TheTexanNews]

In this week's The Beaten Path, @isaiahemitchell takes a look at how Dallas' ongoing budget debate is falling along partisan lines, as the city faces businesses and sports teams moving out, slowing tax revenue growth, and more. https://t.co/5G1RN9YsTu

[Rob Laucius @RobLauciusTX]

Here's a look at the Texas Legislature interim committee hearings this week ⬇️

#txlege

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

My 8-month-old when I’m trying to bounce her to sleep

[Bruce Lee The Dragon @bruceleedragon1]

Good🌝Night! Shaolin👨🏻‍🦲Sleep! #BruceLee

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

Some context: https://t.co/rL83r2AsEn

#txlege

[James Dickey @jamesdickey]

.@CityofFortWorth council votes Aug. 11 on a 90-day data center moratorium. Staff already drafted standards: 250-ft setbacks from homes, closed-loop cooling.

I grew up there and graduated from Poly.

My letter: pass standards and reject the moratorium.

@MayorMattie

[Isaiah Mitchell @isaiahemitchell]

New: @KingForTexas’ State Affairs Committee plans to discuss data centers and 765-kV transmission lines on August 19. #txlege

https://t.co/h1SJLjR02D

[Brad Johnson @bradj_TX]

New: @Burrows4TX statement on the 765 kV hearing of State Affairs next month. Maintains a middle ground tone on the controversial topic. #txlege

"The Texas House remains committed to policies that support the responsible planning and development of our rapidly growing state."