Weekly Roundup - February 23, 2024

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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. 

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This week, the team discusses: 

• The top races and themes in Texas’ March 5 primary elections
• State Rep. Ellen Troxclair and former Rep. Kyle Biedermann’s debate in the race for House District 19
• The race between Rep. Hugh Shine and challenger Hillary Hickland for House District 55
• Texas Rep. Ernest Bailes sparring with Gov. Greg Abbott over the Houston-area Colony Ridge development
• Stormy Bradley’s challenge to Rep. Drew Darby in House District 72
• U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Colin Allred voting against a law to reverse Biden’s pause on liquefied natural gas exports
• The Texas Office of the Attorney General suing a nonprofit Catholic charity for allegedly facilitating illegal immigration
• A poll showing Donald Trump leading Nikki Haley in Texas’ Republican primary by 71 points
• Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg trailing her Democratic primary challenger Sean Teare
• The moderate Democrat challenging Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza