The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

• President Trump is rallying with voters to tout his efforts on making the nation more affordable ahead of the midterm elections 
• The Austin City Auditor's Office has released a report accusing former city employees of defrauding the city of nearly $1 million dollars 
• Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is prioritizing ending property taxes in the next state legislative session