Weekly Roundup - January 23, 2026

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• Campaign Cash Piles Up in Federal and Statewide Races Ahead of 2026 Primaries
• GOP Texas Attorney General Candidates Spar at Houston Forum
• Abbott Endorses Sid Miller’s Challenger Nate Sheets in 2026 GOP Primary for Agriculture Commissioner
• Texas House District 98 Candidates Spar Over Gambling, Taxpayer Lobbying, Campaign Donors
• U.S. 5th Circuit Takes Up Texas, Louisiana Laws Requiring Ten Commandments Display in Schools
• Houston Democrat Accuses Gov. Abbott, Sen. Bettencourt of 'Overheated Rhetoric' in Harris County Election Dispute
• Texas House Democrats Fined Over $9,000 Each for Breaking Quorum During GOP Redistricting Effort
• Celina ISD Parents Call for Board, Superintendent Resignations Following Release of District Independent Investigation
• Keller ISD Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Aiming to Create Single-Member Board Districts
• Grapevine-Colleyville ISD High School Receives Backlash for Hosting CAIR-Sponsored ‘Islamic Games’
• Texas Congressman Introduces Bill to Eliminate Capital Gains Tax For Homeowners of Two Years or More