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In the latest episode of Smoke Filled Room, Senior Editor McKenzie DiLullo and Senior Reporter Brad Johnson talk Paxton v. Cornyn, a long budget night, and more!

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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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• Ken Paxton Launches U.S. Senate Campaign, Challenging Sen. John Cornyn
• Texas Officials, Foreign Countries React to Trump 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
• Texas House Overwhelmingly Rejects Rep. Harrison’s Motion to Remove Speaker Burrows
• Bill Banning NDAs in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Passes Texas House Unanimously
• ‘Budget Night’ in Texas House Set for $337 Billion Appropriations Package
• Texas School Choice Test Vote Set with Amendment Ahead of Budget Night
• ‘Texas DOGE,’ Mid-Term Sunset Review Bills Pass State House
• Sen. Ted Cruz Letter Probes 'Future of Privacy Forum' Over AI Regulation Advocacy
• Texas Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Deportation Efforts
• CPS Removals Fell by Over Half, Abuse-Induced Child Deaths Plummeted in Texas Since 2018
• Travis County Judge Awards Paxton Whistleblowers $6.67 Million Judgment in Revived Lawsuit
• UT Austin Scraps 'Flag' Courses, Including 'Cultural Diversity' Requirement
• and MORE!

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The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.

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Learn more about the Data Center Coalition at: https://www.centerofyourdigitalworld.org/texas

The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.

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Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!

Want to support The Texan and help us continue providing the Lone Star State with news you can trust? Subscribe today: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/

Learn more about the Data Center Coalition at: https://www.centerofyourdigitalworld.org/texas

The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.

Want more resources? Be sure to visit The Texan and subscribe for complete access to our in-depth articles, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more.

Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!

Want to support The Texan and help us continue providing the Lone Star State with news you can trust? Subscribe today: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/

Learn more about the Data Center Coalition at: https://www.centerofyourdigitalworld.org/texas

The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.

Want more resources? Be sure to visit The Texan and subscribe for complete access to our in-depth articles, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more.

Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!

Want to support The Texan and help us continue providing the Lone Star State with news you can trust? Subscribe today: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/

Learn more about the Data Center Coalition at: https://www.centerofyourdigitalworld.org/texas

The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.

Want more resources? Be sure to visit The Texan and subscribe for complete access to our in-depth articles, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more.

Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!

Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/

Learn more about the Data Center Coalition at: https://www.centerofyourdigitalworld.org/texas

Learn more about The Beer Alliance at:
https://beeralliance.com/


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.

Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email [email protected] — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

• ‘Go File It’: House Member Attempts Motion to Remove Speaker Burrows
• Abbott Directs Texas Rangers Investigation Into 'Islamic' EPIC City Development
• Superior HealthPlan Launches Internal Investigation After DOGE Hearing and CEO’s Firing, per Staff Meeting Audio
• School Choice, Education Funding Bills Hearing Rescheduled in Texas House Committee
• ICE Arrests 72 Illegal Aliens, Two Gang Members in Week-Long South Texas Raid
• President Trump Announces Sweeping 'Reciprocal' Tariff Plan
• Texas House Approves Business Tax Exemption Increase Ahead of Budget Night
• Vape Regulation Bills Spark Debate in Senate Committee Hearing
• Democratic Lawmakers Describe 'Life of Mother Act' as Necessary Step in 'Long-Term Fights'
• New York Stock Exchange Texas Opens, Trump Media Group First Listing

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The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.

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