Weekly Roundup - October 3, 2025

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• Where Congress Stands Just Hours Away from Federal Government Shutdown
• Lawsuit Against Texas' New Congressional Map Kicks Off in El Paso
• Suspect in Custody After Eagle Pass Casino Shooting Kills Two, Injures Several
• Texas Tech University System Directs Faculty to Recognize Only Male and Female Sexes
• Texas to End Issuance of CDLs to Certain Non-Citizens Following Federal Emergency Rule Change
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Proposes Withholding In-State Tuition from Students Not 'Lawfully Present'
• FDA Confirms It’ll Review Safety of Mifepristone, Chemical Abortion Pills After Multiple States' Request
• Bexar County Asks Voters to Approve Venue Tax Toward $311 Million of New Spurs Arena
• Vistra Announces Permian Basin Power Plant Expansion with New Natural Gas Units
• Currently Revolting: Smoke Filled Room Ep. 21