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Majority of Texans oppose total THC ban like the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott, poll finds

Read full article: Majority of Texans oppose total THC ban like the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott, poll finds

The statewide survey also found that Texas Republicans are closely divided on the issue.

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2 days ago

Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to bud

Read full article: Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to bud

THC will remain on the shelves in smoke shops across Texas after Governor Greg Abbott shot down a bill aimed at banning the element derived from marijuana.

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2 days ago

Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

The clash marks a rare break between two of the most powerful Republicans in Texas after a legislative session that ushered in a series of conservative victories.

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2 days ago

TribCast: A special legislative session is coming

Read full article: TribCast: A special legislative session is coming

This week, we run an emergency episode to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing Texas THC ban and calling a special session. Will redistricting end up on the agenda?

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‘It puzzles me’: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’s surprised after THC ban vetoed by Gov. Abbott

Read full article: ‘It puzzles me’: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’s surprised after THC ban vetoed by Gov. Abbott

After Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban all THC consumables in Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is holding a press conference to address the situation.

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3 days ago

Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products

Read full article: Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill to ban all THC products.

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3 days ago

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead

The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature.

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Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Read full article: Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

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With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research

Read full article: With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research

Lawmakers have approved funding clinical trials for ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and brain trauma. It comes as Texas contemplates banning THC.

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KPRC 2 answers parents’ questions, concerns about the new school voucher program

Read full article: KPRC 2 answers parents’ questions, concerns about the new school voucher program

The private school voucher program is now law in Texas.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward.

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What should Texas families know about new school voucher program?

Read full article: What should Texas families know about new school voucher program?

The private school voucher program is now law in Texas.

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Action! Derrick Henry can parlay a 2,000-yard rushing season into a movie cameo with Adam Sandler

Read full article: Action! Derrick Henry can parlay a 2,000-yard rushing season into a movie cameo with Adam Sandler

Star running back Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens finally has the attention of “The Waterboy.”.

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Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

Read full article: Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.

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Texas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session

Read full article: Texas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session

Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products, while also boosting psychedelics research.

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Speaker Dustin Burrows, once tagged as “liberal,” kept skeptics at bay by leaning into a conservative agenda

Read full article: Speaker Dustin Burrows, once tagged as “liberal,” kept skeptics at bay by leaning into a conservative agenda

At the same time, some Democrats acknowledged the Lubbock Republican let them leave their mark on some of the GOP bills they disagreed with.

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Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried

Read full article: Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried

Texas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties.

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Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign — or veto — the bill?

Read full article: Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign — or veto — the bill?

Abbott faces pressure from both sides of the aisle. The prohibition was a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but some hemp farmers and veterans want it killed.

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School vouchers, THC ban, property tax cuts: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did in the 2025 regular session

Read full article: School vouchers, THC ban, property tax cuts: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did in the 2025 regular session

The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists.

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Effort to curb personal injury lawsuit payouts dies in the Texas Legislature

Read full article: Effort to curb personal injury lawsuit payouts dies in the Texas Legislature

The goal of the bill, according to the author, was to curb “nuclear verdicts” — ones that award victims $10 million or more.

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Texas Legislature passes bill to ban all THC products: What’s next for the industry?

Read full article: Texas Legislature passes bill to ban all THC products: What’s next for the industry?

Senate Bill 3, a controversial measure that would ban all THC products in Texas, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature. The bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, where he will make the final decision on whether it becomes law.

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Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes

Read full article: Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes

House Bill 126, which allows student athletes to receive a slice of the billions Texas colleges generate in revenue from their teams, now awaits the governor’s signature.

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TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session

Read full article: TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, a THC ban and the success of conservative priorities this year.

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Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

Read full article: Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.

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Legislature clears the way for Texas Lottery to continue under a different state agency

Read full article: Legislature clears the way for Texas Lottery to continue under a different state agency

SB 3070, which awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature, would move the lottery game to Texas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation and includes new restrictions on ticket purchases.

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Bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots resurrected in Texas House

Read full article: Bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots resurrected in Texas House

A top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the legislation would make it easier to construct homes on smaller lots. A House Democrat briefly killed the bill.

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After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agenda

Read full article: After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agenda

A 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows has accelerated action on bail, school vouchers and social issues.

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Eviction bill now focuses on squatters in Texas House rewrite

Read full article: Eviction bill now focuses on squatters in Texas House rewrite

The chamber jettisoned a provision tenants’ advocates warned would make it easier for Texas landlords to evict renters.

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"See how we do things": Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THC

Read full article: "See how we do things": Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THC

A bill that would make it illegal to sell THC products could soon head over to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. For a cannabis store employee, lawmakers don't know enough about the industry they're trying to shut down.

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Texas’ THC ban paused after Gov. Greg Abbott veto. Here’s what to know.

Read full article: Texas’ THC ban paused after Gov. Greg Abbott veto. Here’s what to know.

Gov. Greg Abbott called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance.

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Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote

Read full article: Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote

The House approved the ban after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.

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Water bills face deadline threat as Texas lawmakers negotiate spending priorities

Read full article: Water bills face deadline threat as Texas lawmakers negotiate spending priorities

Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders have called for a major investment to save the state’s water supply. How to spend the money has caused friction at the Capitol.

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Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach $8.5 billion school funding deal

Read full article: Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach $8.5 billion school funding deal

The deal appears to strike a face-saving compromise for both chambers over how to increase funds for the state’s public schools, with money earmarked for teacher pay and overhead costs.

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Critics say Trump's religion agenda will benefit conservative Christians the most

Read full article: Critics say Trump's religion agenda will benefit conservative Christians the most

President Donald Trump's establishment of a White House Faith Office, a Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias and a Religious Liberty Commission has raised cheers from his base of conservative Christian supporters.

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Bill that would give the Texas Lottery “a two-year lease on life” gets Senate approval

Read full article: Bill that would give the Texas Lottery “a two-year lease on life” gets Senate approval

Senate Bill 3070 would allow the Texas Lottery’s games to continue under a new department, abolish the agency and create restrictions on ticket purchases.

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New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas Lottery

Read full article: New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas Lottery

A key Senate critic threw a lifeline to the Texas Lottery when he proposed moving its oversight to a new agency instead of eliminating it entirely.

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UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership school

Read full article: UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership school

The money will help pay for a permanent home for the school on UT-Austin's campus. Conservative donors and lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, helped create the school in 2023.

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State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick

Read full article: State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick

Paul is the first candidate out of the gate to succeed incumbent Mayes Middleton in an open seat running from Galveston to the outskirts of Houston.

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Governor Greg Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law

Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law

Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed Senate Bill 2 into law, marking a historic moment for school choice in Texas.

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Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Read full article: Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to lead Trump’s commission on religious liberty

Read full article: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to lead Trump’s commission on religious liberty

The commission includes Ben Carson, “Dr. Phil” McGraw and religious figures.

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Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations — but no ban — for hemp industry

Read full article: Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations — but no ban — for hemp industry

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called banning THC products a top priority. The latest draft of the lower chamber’s THC regulation bill would allow retailers to continue selling edibles and drinks.

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TribCast: Inside the lottery scandals roiling Texas

Read full article: TribCast: Inside the lottery scandals roiling Texas

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels about lottery couriers and whether a $95 million prize winner was legitimate.

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Texas will ask voters to approve $3 billion to study dementia

Read full article: Texas will ask voters to approve $3 billion to study dementia

State lawmakers have been pushing the dementia fund for years, modeling it after a state fund for cancer research.

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Bill to create dementia research institute approved in House, but could face $3 billion funding hurdle

Read full article: Bill to create dementia research institute approved in House, but could face $3 billion funding hurdle

Some Republicans have bristled at the hefty cost of the bill, and Democrats could reject the funding for it over the school voucher dispute.

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Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE

Read full article: Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE

The first bill to reach Abbott’s desk this session creates a regulation-cutting state agency under the purview of the governor. It was passed with bipartisan supermajorities.

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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

Read full article: Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term

President Donald Trump offered an endorsement of Patrick on Truth Social.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces plans to run for 2026 reelection

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces plans to run for 2026 reelection

Patrick has held the position of Lt. Govornor since 2015.

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Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups

Read full article: Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups

Lawmakers are pursuing legislative changes that would keep more people locked up in overcrowded county jails while awaiting resolution to their cases.

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The Dan Patrick Show: How to build an audience — and political power

Read full article: The Dan Patrick Show: How to build an audience — and political power

In an interview, the lieutenant governor talks about his recent pop-up investigations and how he uses storytelling to make a political point.

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Texas Senate approves bill requiring sheriffs to assist with deportations

Read full article: Texas Senate approves bill requiring sheriffs to assist with deportations

If passed, ICE agents can then train deputies and jailers on how to identify and apprehend undocumented immigrants.

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How couriers changed the playing field of the Texas Lottery

Read full article: How couriers changed the playing field of the Texas Lottery

Lottery couriers have gained newfound scrutiny in Texas after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised questions about the use of a courier to sell an $83.5 million jackpot ticket.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail

Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.

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Paxton impeachment cost state $5.1 million, auditor report finds

Read full article: Paxton impeachment cost state $5.1 million, auditor report finds

The new finding is about 20% higher than previous estimates of the known cost of the effort to remove Paxton from office.

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Understanding Senate Bill 20, if anime could be impacted in Texas

Read full article: Understanding Senate Bill 20, if anime could be impacted in Texas

The Texas legislature is proposing a bill that would make it illegal to possess, share, or create obscene visual material depicting children, even if it’s merely a drawing or an AI-generated image. Could this law unintentionally criminalize art, manga (comics or graphic novels originating from Japan), or even harmless visual content?

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Edible Arrangements introducing THAT type of edible to Texas

Read full article: Edible Arrangements introducing THAT type of edible to Texas

Edible Brands, the parent company behind the iconic Edible Arrangements, is introducing a new type of edible and launched its program in Texas.

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Different pace and priorities separate Texas Senate and House on school vouchers

Read full article: Different pace and priorities separate Texas Senate and House on school vouchers

The gaps over eligibility and on spending levels are narrower than the fundamental differences of the previous session.

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Texas Senate advances bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots

Read full article: Texas Senate advances bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots

Lawmakers, who are preempting locals on lot sizes in new subdivisions, have been eyeing ways to allow more homes to be built as the state faces a shortage.

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Jackpot withheld, $83 million winner “caught in crossfire” amid lottery courier investigations

Read full article: Jackpot withheld, $83 million winner “caught in crossfire” amid lottery courier investigations

The winning ticket, purchased online through the courier Jackpocket, is being scrutinized by lawmakers concerned about the legality of third-party services.

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Texas Senate passes hemp ban, a Dan Patrick priority

Read full article: Texas Senate passes hemp ban, a Dan Patrick priority

Texas Senate advances THC ban aimed at curbing hemp products, a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Critics warn it could push the market underground.

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Texas Senate passes hemp ban, a Dan Patrick priority

Read full article: Texas Senate passes hemp ban, a Dan Patrick priority

Patrick says the measure will shut down the dangerous THC products business. The House’s proposal would tighten oversight of the industry without a full ban.

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Texas Republicans seek to clarify when doctors can intervene under abortion bans

Read full article: Texas Republicans seek to clarify when doctors can intervene under abortion bans

A Senate bill filed Friday does not expand abortion access, but aims to give doctors clarity while operating under laws that come with up to life in prison.

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Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban

Read full article: Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have added several medical exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban.

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In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners

Read full article: In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners

Texans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection companies can tack up to 20% onto their bill.

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Montgomery County man arrested again in case surrounding use of AI to remove teen’s clothing

Read full article: Montgomery County man arrested again in case surrounding use of AI to remove teen’s clothing

A Montgomery County man has been arrested again for allegedly using artificial intelligence to depict a teenage girl as naked.

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Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship

Read full article: Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship

All 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections.

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Texas lawmakers pushed bills aimed at illegal immigration. Here’s what passed and what failed.

Read full article: Texas lawmakers pushed bills aimed at illegal immigration. Here’s what passed and what failed.

From requiring law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal officials to forcing state contractors to use E-Verify, here’s how immigration bills fared in this year’s legislative session.

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Texas House majority signs on to new bill restricting the use of bathrooms in public buildings by transgender people

Read full article: Texas House majority signs on to new bill restricting the use of bathrooms in public buildings by transgender people

House Bill 239, which echoes a bathroom bill that failed in 2017, includes new provisions for shelters and prisons.

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Hemp industry pushes back against Senate bill to ban THC

Read full article: Hemp industry pushes back against Senate bill to ban THC

There is little doubt that a ban will sail through the Senate. But its prospects are far less certain in the House.

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New Texas senate bill looks to ban all THC, hemp products

Read full article: New Texas senate bill looks to ban all THC, hemp products

A new bill making its way through the Texas Senate could ban all forms of THC in consumable hemp products—including delta-8, which has become a popular alternative to marijuana.

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Texas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?

Read full article: Texas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?

House and Senate lawmakers plan to spend at least $6 billion on property tax cuts, but haven't yet agreed on how much relief should go to homeowners over businesses.

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Texas GOP leaders defend appointee after tense exchange over diversity hiring

Read full article: Texas GOP leaders defend appointee after tense exchange over diversity hiring

Several of Texas’ top Republicans are defending Gov. Greg Abbott’s pick to head the state’s water agency following pointed questions from a GOP lawmaker over the agency’s diversity hiring policies.

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Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interrogation of DEI policies left her in tears

Read full article: Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interrogation of DEI policies left her in tears

The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.

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Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI

Read full article: Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI

At a public event last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said higher ed would get less funding if they don’t “kick DEI out of their schools,” a few weeks after lawmakers proposed a massive cut to public universities.

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Investigations into the Texas Lottery grow after courier controversy

Read full article: Investigations into the Texas Lottery grow after courier controversy

AG Ken Paxton’s office joins two other investigations by state officials into the commission as one service suspends operations due to the agency’s ban.

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Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigations

Read full article: Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigations

Two of the biggest lottery jackpots in Texas history are under investigation over claims that the winners may have benefitted from more than good luck.

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New Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for judicial raises, changes to bail laws

Read full article: New Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for judicial raises, changes to bail laws

Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock embraced constitutional originalism, a judicial philosophy tied to conservatism, in addressing the Legislature.

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Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of tickets

Read full article: Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of tickets

The policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and courier services in a hearing on SB 28.

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Texas Senate approves bill banning DEI in K-12 public schools

Read full article: Texas Senate approves bill banning DEI in K-12 public schools

The bill would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies related to hiring and programming, while creating ways for parents to complain about violations to the DEI ban.

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Texas Lottery ticket sales to third-party services fuel controversy and questions about the agency’s future

Read full article: Texas Lottery ticket sales to third-party services fuel controversy and questions about the agency’s future

While the Lottery Commission says it can’t regulate sales to couriers, lawmakers want changes after two major jackpots were won using those services.

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National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill

Read full article: National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill

Supporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of inevitability.

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Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals

Read full article: Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals

The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House for consideration.

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Certain criminal suspects would be denied bail under changes OK'd by Texas Senate panel

Read full article: Certain criminal suspects would be denied bail under changes OK'd by Texas Senate panel

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — while their criminal cases are pending.

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Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ “Big Three” have big plans and a wary new dynamic

Read full article: Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ “Big Three” have big plans and a wary new dynamic

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the legislative session.

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Texas Senate passes bill providing school choice, vouchers in the state

Read full article: Texas Senate passes bill providing school choice, vouchers in the state

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, a bill that will allow school choice and vouchers in the state.

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Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.

Read full article: Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax cuts as they did two years ago.

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Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech

Read full article: Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech

After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities

Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.

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Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker

Read full article: Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker

Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.

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Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts

Read full article: Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Legislature should clarify Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Legislature should clarify Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk

Patrick on Sunday said the Legislature should amend the language of the state’s near-total abortion ban to address confusion over when doctors may terminate pregnancies.

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Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution.

Read full article: Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution.

Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.

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The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.

Read full article: The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.

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Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.

Read full article: Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.

A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate.

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Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.

Read full article: Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.

Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress — and Texas has already bought some of it.

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Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker

Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.

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Texas lawmakers are scrutinizing university professors’ influence. Here's how faculty shape their universities.

Read full article: Texas lawmakers are scrutinizing university professors’ influence. Here's how faculty shape their universities.

Faculty senates have long played a key role in developing curriculum and protecting open inquiry. State leaders have also accused them of liberal indoctrination.

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Texas Senate wants to ban THC products. Here’s what that could mean for THC-focused businesses in Houston

Read full article: Texas Senate wants to ban THC products. Here’s what that could mean for THC-focused businesses in Houston

The Texas Senate is pushing forward with a plan to ban all consumable THC products next year.

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Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says

Read full article: Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says

Patrick contends retailers have exploited a law passed in 2019 to sell unregulated and potentially harmful consumable tetrahydrocannabinol products.

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