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

• Lawyer Tony Buzbee is accusing the Austin Police of being "lazy & incompetent" in regards to the alleged suicide of A&M student Brianna Aguilera 
• Texas has been ranked the third most expensive state in the country when it comes to homeowners insurance 
• President Trump has issued a pardon to Tim Lieweke, who was accused of rigging bids on the construction of Austin's Moody Center