Weekly Roundup - August 15, 2025

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• Texas Legislature to Sine Die Friday Without Quorum, Abbott to Immediately Call Second Special Session
• Texas Democrats Respond to Friday Sine Die Threat, Say ‘What Happens Next’ is Up to Abbott
• Illinois Judge Rules Against Paxton's Petition to Enforce Texas' Civil Arrest Warrants for Quorum Breakers
• Texas Supreme Court Sets 'Expedited Briefing Schedule' in Abbott-Wu House Seat Vacancy Case
• Chemical Abortion Drug Ban Passes Texas Senate as House Remains Without Quorum
• THC ban
• Texas Senate Passes Human Trafficking Victims Affirmative Defense Amid House Quorum Bust
• Texas Senate Passes Trio of Flood Disaster Response Bills
• Texas Grants Tesla Rideshare License for Robotaxi