Good morning, Texas. Here's what you need to know today. 

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Get ready for a foggy drive this morning! It’s quite humid with temperatures in the 60s. Areas of dense fog are likely along the Interstate 35 corridor this morning, but sunshine will break through in the afternoon. It will be another warm and humid day with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Temperatures will be cooler overnight dropping into the mid-50s. Looking ahead, we’ll experience several days this week in the 90s, with showers and storms possible by the end of the week and into the weekend.

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Around Texas 

1. West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to oil patch infrastructure needs

Texas’ fracking boom has revitalized oil fields but overwhelmed infrastructure in the Permian Basin, demanding heightened public services and repairs. State Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf proposed redirecting 10% of oil and gas severance taxes — around $8 billion — to support these regions with infrastructure, emergency services and environmental clean-ups. Their determination persists despite previous legislative setbacks, aiming now to gain approval through Texas voters as a constitutional amendment. This effort reflects a balancing act between capitalizing on oil wealth and sustaining community well-being.

2. U.S. immigration officials look to expand social media data collection

U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying for benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump.

The March 5 notice raised alarms from immigration and free speech advocates because it appears to expand the government's reach in social media surveillance to people already vetted and in the U.S. legally, such as asylum seekers, green card and citizenship applicants — and not just those applying to enter the country. 

3. Texas Democrats elect Kendall Scudder as next party chair

Kendall Scudder has been elected the new chair of the Texas Democratic Party, promising a bright future and a focus on winning challenging races. Winning outright with 65 of 121 votes, Scudder takes over from Gilberto Hinojosa, who served as chair for nearly 13 years. The party expressed deep gratitude towards Hinojosa for his foundational work and dedication, signaling a hopeful transition aimed at revitalizing Democratic success in Texas under Scudder's leadership.

A Texas Democrats sign hangs on a podium at a Democratic watch party following the Texas primary election, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Around The Nation

1. 'I'm not joking': Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

2. Minnesota officials seek answers in case of graduate student detained by ICE

3. Trump says he won't 'fire people' over Signal messages, reiterates support of national security team

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