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This week, the team discusses:

Abbott declaring in a statement that Texas has a “constitutional right” to “self-defense” on the border
The Supreme Court allowing the federal government to remove Texas’ razor wire border barriers
Texas continuing to create its border barriers despite the Supreme Court’s ruling
A presidential campaign memo prompting discussion in the Texas GOP of whether or not to close its primaries
Texas officials’ response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspending his 2024 presidential campaign
The Republican Texas House incumbents outraising their opponents for the 2024 race
A Texas Senate candidate’s residency eligibility challenge headed to trial
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick set to speak at a February BlackRock event in Houston
Where abortion policies stand in Texas, 51 years after Roe v. Wade

Weekly Roundup - January 26, 2024

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