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This week on The Texan’s Weekly Roundup, the team discusses:

Gov. Greg Abbott expanding his special session call to include teacher pay and school funding
The upcoming special election to replace an expelled representative from the now-vacant House District 2
A federal judge’s restraining order preventing the federal government from cutting Texas’ border concertina wire
The Legislature passing a ban on employers mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees and contractors
Congresswoman Kay Granger announcing she will not run for re-election next year
A poll showing how different political and racial groups across the state view school choice
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s felony securities fraud trial set for April 15, 2024
A trial set for April 2024 in the Texas Medicaid fraud case against Planned Parenthood
Contenders coming out to challenge Texas lawmakers in next year’s primary elections
A Texas senator opposed to a new Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife rule regarding captive deer
Our interview with former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump

And more.

Weekly Roundup - November 3, 2023

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