Weekly Roundup - March 17, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup 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.  This week on The Texan’s Weekly Roundup, the team discusses: Congressman Chip Roy endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisA Texas lawmaker filing a bill to increase penalties for those who commit assault resulting in paralysisThe Senate voting to restore the felony offense for illegal votingTexas Senate school choice plan would grant thousands of dollars per studentThe House proposing to create a “Border Protection Unit” and invoke the constitutional “invasion” clauseThe Texas Legislature considering a lightning rod local preemption billFive election reform bills receiving hearings in the Senate State Affairs CommitteeTexas Rep. Nate Schatzline proposing an age verification requirement for websites hosting explicit materialThe House and Senate’s fight over appraisals and exemptions in their property tax relief discussionsA lawmaker filing a bill to allow minors in attendance at drag shows to sue the performersPresident Biden issuing an executive order to curb gun violence, promoting “red flag” laws and universal background checksThe Texas State Police warning residents to avoid traveling to Mexico after two Americans were murdered there last week