Weekly Roundup - April 18, 2025

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• School Choice, Public Education Funding Bills Pass Initial Vote in Texas House
• State Sen. Mayes Middleton Jumps Into Race for Texas Attorney General
• Former Texas Congresswoman Mayra Flores Announces Bid for Henry Cuellar’s Seat
• Texas House School Discipline Bill Passes After Debate Between Lawmakers
• Paxton Impeachment Back Pay Instruction Approved by House for Budget Conference Committee
• Sen. Cornyn Urges Federal Authorities to Investigate Islamic 'EPIC City' Development
• DOGE Committee Chair Requests Pause on Superior HealthPlan Medicaid Contracts
• Federal Authorities Investigate Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower Allegations
• House Bill Would Prohibit Shelf Sale of Sex Toys in Non-Sexually-Oriented Businesses
• DEI Amendments Fail to Pass During Texas House Budget Night