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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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

The Texas Tribune

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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Adam Sandler Responds To Derrick Henry-Dan Patrick Bet

Comedian Adam Sandler has responded to the bet between Derrick Henry and Dan Patrick. Judging by the video, the Sandman approves the wager.

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Adam Sandler Agrees to Feature Derrick Henry in Movie on One Condition

If Derrick Henry reaches this feat in 2025, Adam Sandler will put Henry in one of his movies.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

The Texas Tribune

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Derrick Henry Bet With Dan Patrick To Get In Adam Sandler Movie

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry wants to be in an Adam Sandler movie, and Dan Patrick might be the one to get him a role.

The Sports Daily

As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef

Far from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions.

The Texas Tribune

Here Are the New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Texas Passed into Law

This session, the Legislature filed more anti-LGBTQ+ bills than ever before. The dozen that passed threaten to negatively impact queer Texans.

Texas Observer

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

The Independent UK

‘Inside the NBA’ Draws Big Viewership for Final Show on TNT

Many NBA fans tuned in to watch Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal say goodbye to the network.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Texas Tribune

Charles Barkley Shares Hilarious Story of the First Time He Wore Air Jordans During a Game

He wore them just one time.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley Reveals How Soon He’s Going to Want to Leave ESPN

Barkley discussed his contract length on the 'Dan Patrick Show.'

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley Shares Details on ‘Stupid’ Idea TNT Has for ‘Inside the NBA’

"It was the stupidest s--- I’ve ever seen in my life," Barkley said of the new TNT pilot.

Texas Observer

Legislature Mandates Sheriff-ICE Cooperation in Jails or Streets

Texas lawmakers are ordering all counties to seek federal agreements that may be limited to jailhouses—or may convert deputies into roving immigration agents.

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Texas House Passes Raft of Dan Patrick Priorities Imposing Conservative Mandates on Public Ed

In final days of session, the lower chamber voted to further advance the classroom culture wars.

Texas Observer

Abbott’s Bail Crackdown Meets Mixed Fate in Texas House

The lower chamber approves key pieces—but only pieces—of the governor's pretrial incarceration agenda.

The Texas Tribune

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.

The Texas Tribune

Texas bill allowing smaller homes on smaller lots amid housing affordability crunch advances in House

Senate Bill 15, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is part of a broad push by lawmakers to put a dent in the state’s high home prices.

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Texas hemp industry faces ‘oblivion’ as THC ban lands on Gov Abbott’s desk

The hemp industry may die.

The Texas Tribune

THC ban will destroy Texas' hemp agriculture industry, farmers say

While state leaders say growers can still produce industrial hemp, farmers say they will quit growing the plant altogether under a total THC ban.

The Texas Tribune

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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