There have been many memorable legislative sessions in Texas. This one promises to go down in the history books, too. An observer with the Quorum Report calls the session “a buffet of red meat.” And: Jumping off to COVID-19 news – no one is rushing to get vaccinated anymore. How can the state of Texas motivate people to get the shot? Also: The U.S. energy secretary is visiting Texas and she made a stop at the Texas Standard. Plus: Could a complete reframing of Israeli-Palestinian relations finally lead to a solution in the region? It’s a a new mindset with a Texas perspective. All that and more.