Weekly Roundup - April 17, 2026

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• Congressman Tony Gonzales to File 'Retirement from Office' on Tuesday
• New Statewide Hemp Restrictions Temporarily Lifted by Travis County Judge
• Cornyn, Paxton Both Say They'll Support U.S. Senate GOP Runoff Victor
• DART Withdrawal Elections Set in Addison, University Park, and Highland Park
• $8,000 Fines Finalized for Quorum-Breaking Texas House Democrats at Friday Committee Hearing
• State Board of Education Cuts About 100 Titles from Proposed TEA Required Reading List
• Fort Worth Housing Nonprofit Praises Tarrant County's Outsourcing of Community Assistance Funds
• Former Godley Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Prostitution Conspiracy, More Arrests Expected
• Austin ISD Projects $181 Million Budget Deficit for 2026–2027 School Year
• Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, Chaired by Dan Patrick, Concludes Last of Seven Hearings
• Paxton Announces FTC Settlement With Major Advertising Companies Over Antitrust Allegations
• Texas 'IVF Academy USA' Launches Hybrid Expedited Training Program for OBGYNs