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Houston Chronicle · 1d

Texas Senate moves to gut medical cannabis expansion after securing THC ban

The move could anger House members who agreed to ban recreational THC with assurances that veterans and others in need would have better access to the program.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 16h

Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion

An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

"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.

Texas Senate, House Bill

Texas DEI ban in public schools gets House approval

Several amendments filed by Democrats that failed, including one that aimed to make sure that the “uncomfortable truth” including slavery is still being taught.

KERA News · 20h

Texas Senate passes overhauled $8.5 billion public school funding bill

The Texas Senate on Friday advanced a $8.5 billion public school funding bill, moving it one step closer to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Texas Senate gives initial approval to $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools

The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill late Thursday night that will inject $8.5 billion in new money for public schools. The vote took place after 11 p.m., hours after Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows formally announced a deal on House Bill 2.

Texas THC Industry Braces as Senate Bill 3 Threatens Economic and Social Fallout, Eyes on Governor Abbott's Decision

Texas Senate Bill 3, targeting THC in hemp products, advances to Governor Abbott, threatening the state's ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1h

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 ...

Houston Public Media1d

Texas Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent, pending federal action

Texas would join a growing list of states pushing for the permanent adoption of daylight saving time. The measure now heads ...

6h

Gov. Greg Abbott's moment: Key triumphs emerging from 2025 Texas legislative session

The Republican governor notched victories on school choice and other legislative priorities. He's emerging in a strong ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Prayer period in schools backed by Texas Legislature

A House vote showed broad support for the measure that would let districts set aside time for prayer or religious study.

2don MSN

Houston billionaire Dick Weekley is losing in the Texas Legislature after 30 years of wins

The Houston Chronicle is part of an initiative with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune to report on how power is wielded in ...

19h

House moves to advance SB 37 on faculty senate, core curriculum review. What to know:

SB 37, the sweeping higher education bill of the 89th session, will face a final vote in the House before the Senate ...

1don MSN

'Modern-day prohibition': Texas Legislators pass potential THC ban

A pending THC ban is one step closer to becoming a reality in Texas. Lawmakers in the state house and senate approved Senate ...

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