Weekly Roundup - August 7, 2026

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.New Poll of Texas Statewide Races Shows Talarico Leads Paxton by 2 PercentPaxton Launches Campaign Tour in North Texas, Gathering Unlikely GOP AlliesTalarico Targets Cost of Living at Campaign Tour Kickoff in Affordability-Centered U.S. Senate RaceKay Granger, First Texas Republican Woman in Congress, Passes Away at 83Federal Lawsuit Challenges Texas' Reinstated 2021 THC RulesHere’s Where Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa Stand in Major PollsTexas A&M Professors Sue University Over 'Race, Gender Ideology' PoliciesDon Huffines Forgoes Salary, Pledges Public Audits After Swearing-in as ComptrollerTexas Congressional Republicans Push for U.S. Senate's Passage of 'Reconciliation 3.0'Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email [email protected] — they just might be answered on a future podcast.