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THC, Texas Senate and House

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 7h

Texas Senate passes THC ban, bill now heads to Texas House

The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously vetoed a similar measure.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC — again

The Senate’s decision signals another potential standoff with Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a similar ban earlier this year as he called for more regulations instead.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Texas Senate passes THC ban bill, sends it to House for consideration

Senators approved Senate Bill 5 by a 21–8 vote. The bill would ban delta-8, delta-9, and all intoxicating forms of THC, including beverages, and prohibit the retail sale of any cannabinoid except cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG).

Texas, Democrats and congressional map

Click2Houston · 3h

Texas Senate Democrats support House walkout over ‘rigged’ redistricting map

In a dramatic escalation of opposition to redistricting efforts led by Republicans in Texas, the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus have expressed strong support for their House counterparts, who have denied quorum in protest of a proposed congressional map they call “rigged” and disenfranchising.

Newsweek · 13m

Greg Abbott Threatens to Expel Texas Democrats as They Thwart Redistricting

Greg Abbott has said that the absences of Texas Democrats that prevented a quorum were "premeditated for an illegitimate purpose."

KVUE on MSN · 3h

Texas Democrats breaking quorum may only delay congressional map change, expert says

Because the quorum is broken, the Texas Legislature can’t advance the redistricting proposal or any of the 18 items on the special session agenda.

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Texas Senate committee to consider bill restricting transgender bathroom access in schools and government buildings

The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs will meet on Monday to consider SB 7, mandating the bathrooms transgender people ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes

A similar proposal stalled out earlier this year over disagreements between the House and Senate. This time, lawmakers might ...

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“Extremely important” Texas groundwater protection bills filed during special session

Four separate bills filed during the Texas Legislature’s special session aim to restrict groundwater exports, protect ...

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Texas Senate passes THC ban while pack of Democratic senators push to regulate it

Texas senators appear split in their approach to THC, as some members approved a newly revived ban on such products Wednesday ...

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Texas Senate Advances Ban On Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists For Local Governments

Texas Senate passes bill to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, aiming to stop local governments from using public funds for ...

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Texas cities, counties may face new limits on raising property taxes

Texas Republicans want to make it harder for cities and counties to raise property taxes — a move that would put local ...

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In Tense Hearing, Texas Republicans Defend Redrawn Political Map

The legislative hearing was part of a rapidly moving redistricting process, pushed by President Trump, that could see the map ...

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Texas Senate ballots remain in limbo as lawmakers weigh bids

Neither the Republican nor Democratic ballots for the 2026 Texas Senate race are set, with multiple candidates on both sides ...

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