It’s Wednesday, May 1st. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: The Texas House has given preliminary approval to legislation that would constrain property tax growth, a priority of state Republican leaders. Senate Bill 2 would limit how much taxing authorities can collect in revenue, one of the top issues Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen pledged to address this legislative session. Rep.