Weekly Roundup - September 9, 2022

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This week on The Texan’s Weekly Roundup, the team discusses: 

• Dan Patrick’s response to his Democratic opponent’s endorsement from a Republican judge
• BlackRock relaxing its investment policy in response to state investigation
• Veterans Affairs expanding abortion access even in states with laws against abortion
• The end of the Department of Homeland Security’s “Disinformation Governance Board”
• E-cigarette manufacturer JUUL’s multi-million dollar payout to the state
• The Biden administration’s final rule to preserve DACA
• Back-and-forth over Texas’ law mandating donated “In God We Trust” signs displayed in public schools
• The expectations and recommendations for the Texas power grid
• Texas starting to bus illegal immigrants to Chicago
• Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow speaking at an Andrews County event costing $60,000