This Week in Texas: Dec 5-12 Texas Politics Explode - Elections, Power Grabs & City Fights

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What happened in Texas politics this week that educators and citizens need to know?

In this comic book-style This Week in Texas episode, students and citizens explore the explosive political developments from December 5-12, 2025. From 2026 election battles heating up to state versus local control wars, from border policy fights to urban ethics scandals, this video breaks down the week's most important Texas political stories.

What this episode covers:

The 2026 Election (Senate & Governor): Cruz vs Allred Senate race developments, Abbott's gubernatorial positioning, Republican primary dynamics
The 2026 Election (Democrats & Maps): Democratic strategy shifts, redistricting impacts, voter turnout projections for 2026
The War on Home Rule (Cities): State legislature targeting city ordinances, local control battles, Austin, Dallas, Houston conflicts with state power
The War on Home Rule (Schools): School voucher fights, education funding battles, local school board authority under attack
Border & NGOs: Immigration policy updates, NGO operations along Texas border, federal versus state jurisdiction conflicts
Economy & Infrastructure: Texas economic indicators, infrastructure projects, budget developments
Urban Ethics, Justice, & Sports: City council ethics investigations, criminal justice updates, major sports developments in Texas cities
Use this video to introduce current events discussions, Texas government analysis, civics engagement, or bell-ringers covering real-time Texas politics. Perfect for government classes, Texas history connections, current events assignments, or citizenship education showing how state and local politics actually work.

If you're an educator who wants accessible current events coverage in comic book/graphic novel style that keeps students engaged with real Texas politics, this episode is for you.

00:00 Introduction & The Hook
01:06 The 2026 Election (Senate & Governor)
02:43 The 2026 Election (Democrats & Maps)
03:55 The War on Home Rule (Cities)
05:28 The War on Home Rule (Schools)
06:31 Border & NGOs
07:47 Economy & Infrastructure
09:01 Urban Ethics, Justice, & Sports
10:41 Conclusion