Weekly Roundup - September 4, 2026

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.

• SBOE to Vote on Standards for High School Social Studies, Financial Literacy Courses
• Trump Rallies for Paxton, Gives Medals to Artemis II Crew in Houston Trip
• State Agency Approves First 'Permian Basin Reliability Plan' Transmission Lines as Paxton Joins Opposition
• Dallas-Fort Worth Local Officials, Law Enforcement Weigh Flock Cameras
• State Senate Hearing Highlights Communication Gaps on Data Center Water Usage
• ‘First of Its Kind’ Texas Property Tax Analysis Finds Declining ISD Levies, Growth in Overall Revenue
• Texas Senators Eye Expanding Last Year's Housing Affordability Bills

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