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

• The CEO of ERCOT asserting that the power grid is prepared for coming winter weather
• Supreme Court Justice John Roberts staying the decision to end Title 42
• The State of Texas withdrawing its appeal from a court ruling that adults under 21 can carry handguns
• A federal judge invalidating Homeland Security’s termination of “Remain in Mexico”
• Sen. Ted Cruz holding nominations to secure natural gas export permits
• Sen. John Cornyn casting doubt on “invasion” rhetoric concerning the southern border
• A state legislator filing a “Hyde Amendment” for gender modification
• State Sen. Roland Gutierrez filing a bill to require active shooting training for all law enforcement
• A Texas representative filing a ban on university Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices
• Republicans’ criticisms of the omnibus spending bill for its limits on border security funding
• The Karnes County sheriff and others switching parties from the Democrats to the GOP
• Lawyers for an Austin police officer in a shooting case asking to present evidence to the grand jury
• The best Christmas destinations in Texas for 2022