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"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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Retailers say Texas’ “devastating” THC ban will force them to close shop

Some hemp retailers are looking at other states, while others say they are ready to take Texas to court over a THC ban.

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Texas Poised to Receive Billions in Border Security Reimbursement Under GOP Bill

Texas could soon receive billions in federal reimbursements for border security expenses under a Republican-led bill that passed the U.S. House on Thursday.

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Undocumented Immigrants Accused of Crimes Face Same Bail Restrictions as Repeat Offenders Under Texas Bill Proposal

"Too many people have been murdered because of the broken bail system that we've had," said Governor Abbott of the legislation

Latin Times

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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$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending

The U.S. House approved the budget reconciliation bill, which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP.

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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 Set to Create State Bitcoin Reserve

The latest version of the bill includes a previously nixed provision to allow Texans to donate crypto to the fund.

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Charges dropped against conservative activist in Texas over false voter fraud claim

Texas prosecutors have dropped charges against a prominent conservative activist in Houston related to allegations he was part of what authorities have called a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory

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Another big tax cut for Texas homeowners appears imminent

Providing bigger tax breaks to homeowners is a key component of a deal brokered by Republicans in the Texas Legislature to lower tax bills for Texans.

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Stricter bail rules advance through Texas House, which had blocked an overhaul in previous sessions

The House advanced a measure that would ask voters to amend the state Constitution to tighten the state’s bail laws, setting up a major policy win for Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Texas School Districts Slam the Senate’s School Finance Plan

“It’s like your house being on fire, and the fire department showing up with a 12 ounce cup of water”

Texas Observer

Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media

The Texas Legislature has already passed a bill requiring age verification to download apps and is seriously considering another to ban children from social media.

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Biden ‘failed this country’ by seeking second term, says Beto O’Rourke

Ex-Texas representative, who lost gubernatorial election to Greg Abbott, joins Democrats lambasting former president

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Juvenile detention, imported shrimp, forever chemicals among hundreds of bills cut off by House deadline

Some measures that made it through before midnight dealt with jail bonds, an unconstitutional ban on gay sex, and the liability of vaccine manufacturers.

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Abbott wants to stop allowing federal benefits in Texas to be spent on unhealthy, high-processed food

Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.

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Bill to limit out-of-state donations to Texas candidates gets House approval

The bill would cap out-of-state political donations to a candidate or lawmaker to $5,000 for a statewide election, $2,500 for a district office and $1,000 for a county office.

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Pressing deadlines, unfinished business: Where the Legislature stands on abortion, water, property tax and more

A raft of social conservative priorities backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hang in the balance, including efforts to infuse more religion into public schools.

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Bill requiring Texas hospitals to report the citizenship status of patients killed in House

It is unclear whether the House bill could come back as an amendment to another measure before the legislative session ends June 2.

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Proposals to require judges to deny bail more often advance through House panel, signaling a broader agreement

Amending the Texas Constitution to crack down on the state’s bail practices has been an elusive priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s for three consecutive sessions.

Latin Times

Texas Moves to Ban Land Purchases by 'Hostile' Nations Including Iran, Russia; Abbott Vows to Sign Bill

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will sign SB 17, which bars land ownership by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — a move critics warn could fuel discrimination and overreach.

Latin Times

Abbott Says Texas Halted Construction of Muslim Residential Project. Developers Say It Hasn't Even Started.

The proposed EPIC City development has drawn political backlash, but backers say no formal plans have been filed and accuse officials of fueling "groundless" claims.

Texas Observer

Harrison the Huckster

The right-wing state rep has led an army of one on a self-righteous crusade in the Texas House.

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John Cornyn says tax and spending bill must reimburse Texas $11 billion for border security

Texas Republicans are pushing the federal government to pay the state’s costs of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg’s Abbott’s border security initiative.

The Texas Tribune

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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