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Texas Lawmakers, Officials React to U.S. Strikes on Iran
Texas officials have shared mixed responses after the U.S. struck three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities over the weekend, in what President Donald Trump called a “very successful attack.” Trump announced on Saturday evening that “we have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran … All planes are now outside
Sen. Joan Huffman Announces Bid for Texas Attorney General
State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) announced her candidacy for Texas attorney general on Monday afternoon, citing her extensive experience in criminal justice and 17 years serving in the Texas Legislature. In a press release, Huffman stated, “I will be elected Attorney General because I am the best-qualified, most experienced candidate who understands the intricacies
Patrick Blasts Abbott’s THC Ban Veto, Suggests Governor Wants to ‘Legalize Marijuana’
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a fiery press conference on Monday, voicing his dismay over Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing Senate Bill (SB) 3, a piece of legislation that would have banned the manufacture, sale, and possession of hemp-derived THC products in Texas. While SB 3 garnered mixed media coverage throughout the legislative process, with Patrick
Texas Lawmakers, Hemp Industry React to Abbott’s THC Ban Veto
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 3 last night, a piece of legislation that garnered significant attention over the past legislative session from supporters and detractors alike. SB 3, otherwise known as “Banning THC in Texas,” was one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s top legislative priorities for the 89th session. Following the veto just before the
Abbott Calls July Special Session Including THC Ban, Human Trafficking Affirmative Defense
The 89th Texas Legislature will gavel back in for a special session on July 21 — called by Gov. Greg Abbott an hour after he vetoed the hotly-debated Senate Bill (SB) 3 banning THC-derived products on Sunday night. Abbott specified five bills that he intends for the Legislature to address besides SB 3: SB 1758
Gov. Abbott Issues Last-Minute Veto of Texas’ THC Ban
Just before the June 22 midnight veto deadline, Gov. Greg Abbott axed Senate Bill (SB) 3, which would have banned the manufacture, sale, and possession of hemp-derived THC products. Otherwise known as “Banning THC in Texas,” SB 3 allowed products to be sold that contained cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabigerol (CBG) but with a 21-year-old age
Hemp Industry Stakeholders File Preemptive Lawsuit Challenging Potential Texas THC Ban
With just days until the official bill signing deadline, a group of Texas farmers and hemp business owners are taking proactive legal action in case Gov. Greg Abbott decides not to veto a bill that would ban the sale of THC products. A lawsuit has been filed in the Travis County District Court seeking to
Illegal Alien Smuggling Operation in Texas Lands Former U.S. Soldiers in Federal Prison
Three former U.S. Army soldiers have been sentenced to federal prison after facilitating the smuggling of illegal aliens in Texas for financial gain and injuring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in a high-speed chase. Enrique Jauregui was the lead organizer of the smuggling scheme in 2024, working with his fellow soldiers Angel Palma
Abbott’s Deadline Approaches to Sign or Veto Bills, Including THC Ban
Less than 48 hours remain before Gov. Greg Abbott can either act on a bill that would ban the sale of certain consumable hemp-derived THC products in Texas, or allow it to pass into law without his signature. Senate Bill (SB) 3 would completely overhaul the current status of retail THC products in Texas by
Interview: Kelly Hancock on His Bid for Texas Comptroller
Now-former state Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) announced his bid for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts shortly after joining the agency as an employee — a way to get around the constitutional obstacles related to a direct appointment. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas Joins 27-State Coalition Suing 23andMe to Block Sale of Private Genetic Information
The State of Texas joined a lawsuit against genetic testing company 23andMe, alongside 27 other states and the District of Columbia (D.C.), seeking to prevent sale of customers’ sensitive data without consent, coming after the company filed for bankruptcy. The California-based biotechnology company collected DNA through saliva samples from customers and in turn provided an
Texas Sen. Kelly Hancock Launches Campaign for Comptroller After Joining Agency as Employee
The 2026 race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts added a third candidate when state Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) announced a bid for the office after being hired as the agency’s chief clerk. “For over a decade, I’ve fought for Texas taxpayers in the Legislature, cutting red tape, passing conservative budget reforms, and
