“A vast majority of consumers are unaware that counterfeiting can involve forced labor, human trafficking, as well as fund other criminal activities,” said Austin CBP Port Director Richard Mendez.

Despite changes to the regular count of people experiencing homelessness, support organizations are hoping they’ll still be able to capture a clear picture of who is unhoused in Texas as the pandemic continues.

Abbott signed an executive order that he said would "direct every state agency to use all lawful powers and tools to challenge any federal action that threatens the" energy sector in Texas.