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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 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
Trump Polling Firm Finds Bipartisan Opposition to Banning THC Products in Texas
Senate Bill (SB) 3, a ban on the manufacture, possession, and sale of certain consumable THC products in Texas, is among the most contentious pieces of legislation to pass during the 89th Session. While the bill has less than a week for Gov. Greg Abbott to act upon it, new polling has been released that
Texas Attorney General Paxton Requests Execution Date in Robert Roberson Death Row Case
Death row inmate Robert Roberson’s execution has been delayed on multiple occasions over the course of the past year, but now, Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested that the Anderson County District Court set a new date. The update on the status of Roberson’s execution was provided by his attorney, who has also filed a
Texas AG Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into 33 Alleged Noncitizen Voters
Texas has opened investigations into 33 alleged noncitizens who voted in the November 2024 general election, following Secretary of State (SOS) Jane Nelson’s referral of the cases to Attorney General Ken Paxton. After Nelson gained access to a federal citizenship database, which she used to cross-reference the voter rolls, her office reported on June 5
Texas GOP Signals Looming Push, Potential Lawsuit Over Closed Primaries
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) is on a collision course with the State of Texas, and perhaps towards a legal fight over closing the party’s primary. Over the weekend, the Texas GOP’s State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) amended its Rule 46, which was adopted at the 2024 state convention. × This page requires Javascript.
Thousands Rally in Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protest at Texas Capitol
“No Kings” protesters descended on the Texas State Capitol this weekend to rally against President Donald Trump and his administration. “No Kings” Protest Sign in front of Texas State Capitol (The Texan/Cameron Abrams) Over five million people are estimated to have participated in these protests across the country over the weekend, according to the American Civil
Texas Supreme Court Rules on Application of State Religious Services Clause in Local Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) has issued an opinion covering the scope of the Texas Religious Services Clause and the extent to which it applies to governmental actions that directly prohibit or limit religious services. In 2023, members of the Lipan-Apache Native American Church sued the City of San Antonio, alleging that its actions
