Weekly Roundup - January 26, 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: 

• Abbott declaring in a statement that Texas has a “constitutional right” to “self-defense” on the border
• The Supreme Court allowing the federal government to remove Texas’ razor wire border barriers
• Texas continuing to create its border barriers despite the Supreme Court’s ruling
• A presidential campaign memo prompting discussion in the Texas GOP of whether or not to close its primaries
• Texas officials’ response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspending his 2024 presidential campaign
• The Republican Texas House incumbents outraising their opponents for the 2024 race
• A Texas Senate candidate’s residency eligibility challenge headed to trial
• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick set to speak at a February BlackRock event in Houston
• Where abortion policies stand in Texas, 51 years after Roe v. Wade