Weekly Roundup - December 9, 2022

09/12/2022 1h 8min
Weekly Roundup - December 9, 2022

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Register for the 88th Session Kickoff: https://thetexan.regfox.com/88th-session-kickoff 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: Sen. Jane Nelson being appointed as the next Texas Secretary of StateThe new leadership at Texas’ oldest statewide officeSpeaker Phelan receiving an overwhelming endorsement from the House GOP CaucusSen. Carol Alvarado filing a bill to hold a statewide referendum to legalize casinos and sports bettingAbbott directing the state to prohibit TikTok on government devicesAbbott repeating his support for vaccine mandates as COVID-19 enters its third yearThe Texas Legislature demanding it have a say in the ERCOT market redesignRepublicans possibly impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas over the border crisisAustin and its police union reaching an impasse over labor negotiationsUvalde suing its district attorney for allegedly withholding information relating to the Robb Elementary shootingTexas oil and gas companies showing their preparations for the upcoming winter season