Weekly Roundup - May 9, 2025

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• Gov. Abbott Signs Texas' 'Universal' School Choice Bill Into Law
• Texas House and Senate Strike Property Tax Deal on Homestead, Business Exemptions
• 224 'Medically Necessary' Abortions Reported in Texas Since Dobbs, Data Scope Remains Disputed
• Texas Lawmakers Weigh Border Security, Illegal Immigration Bills in Last Month of Session
• Power Grid, Data Centers Bill Awaits Testimony in Texas House Committee Hearing
• Texas Ports, Retailers Impacted by Trump's Global Tariffs
• Paxton Seeks to Depose Austin ISD Leadership Following CRT Curriculum Allegations
• Texas Arrests Six in Frio County for Election Tampering Charges
• Texans Weigh in on Trump’s Job in Office, Texas Republican Approval Ratings
• Residents in Cameron County Vote to Incorporate SpaceX City of 'Starbase, Texas'
• Self-Driving Semi-Truck Company Launches Operations in Texas