Texas House Weighs How to Get Harsh on Hemp
Advocates and industry warn against bills that would ban or otherwise restrict many currently legal THC products.
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A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators
The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.
Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?
After 12 years in office, the junior senator podcasts more than he legislates. But history suggests Texans will give him six more years to talk.
Texas GOP Rejects Ban on Association with Nazis
It’s the latest instance of the state party’s right-wing officialdom embracing extremism, and vengeance, above all else.
Dan Patrick: Judge, Jury, Executioner?
The long arm of the lieutenant governor reached far into the Paxton impeachment saga.
Abbott Fails on Vouchers. Again.
The governor's promise to call a fourth legislative session is expected to yield a similar result.
Paxton, Acquitted
The Senate sided with the Attorney General on every charge. While the historic impeachment trial has ended, there’s plenty more to come.
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The Rise of Ma and Pa Paxton?
If history repeats itself, the attorney general's wife could prosper even if he goes down in an impeachment trial.
Will Greg Abbott Keep Losing on School Vouchers?
"If Abbott calls a special session to get a voucher program, we've been told by a lot of House members that the opposition to a voucher program will increase. "
The Awful 88th
Losers included taxpayers, teachers, trans youths, and anyone who uses electricity.