The Texan Podcast
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The Texan Podcast
Weekly Roundup - August 22, 2025
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The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.
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- Briscoe Cain
- Stan Lambert
- Texas House Democrats Return to Austin After Extended Quorum Break
- Texas House Makes Quorum After Two Weeks Upon Democrats' Return to State
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- Paxton Threatens to Revoke O'Rourke PAC's Charter for Allegedly 'Bribing' House Democrats to Break Quorum
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Again Confirms 2026 Re-election Bid
- Cornyn Trails Paxton by Five Points in 2026 Senate Primary Poll, O'Rourke Leads Democratic Pack
- 5th Circuit Appeals Court Blocks West Texas A&M Drag Show Ban
- Federal Judge Halts Required Classroom Display of Ten Commandments Donated to Texas Public Schools