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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

Weekly Roundup - August 15, 2025