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THC, Texas and hemp products

Texas House voted to outlaw all THC. One more step until it's in the governor's hands.

SB 3 is expected to receive final approval in the House on Thursday before returning to the Senate. Senate lawmakers will have to approve the largely aligned legislation, albeit with certain differences, before it makes its way to the governor's desk.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 5h

Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote

Under the legislation, which is nearing the governor’s desk for approval, hemp retailers and recreational users would be allowed to sell and consume only the non-intoxicating, non-psychoactive cannabinoids known as CBD and CBG.

POLITICO on MSN · 7h

Texas votes to outlaw most hemp products, potentially crippling market

The vote was a stunning reversal for the House after it advanced legislation that sought to regulate — rather than ban — intoxicating hemp products.

Texas House, abortion and Senate Bill

Austin American-Statesman on … · 12h

Texas moves to ban taxpayer-funded abortion travel: 'It’s time for us to get stern'

Under Senate Bill 33, cities like Austin will be barred from funding travel and other logistics for Texans who seek out-of-state abortions.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Texas House passes bipartisan bill clarifying abortion ban exception

A bipartisan bill meant to clarify when doctors can perform emergency abortions in Texas will soon be headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. Senate Bill 31 standardizes the definition of medical emergency and clarifies that a physician need not wait until the risk to their patient's life is "imminent.

CBS Texas on MSN · 1d

Texas House to vote on bill clarifying abortion ban exceptions for medical emergencies

On Wednesday, a key vote is scheduled on a bill that aims to clarify medical exceptions under one of the nation's most restrictive bans.

ABC13 Houston5h

Texas moves closer to banning all forms of recreational THC, sparking fears of economic consequences

One business owner told ABC13 that shutting down would hurt her customers. "My customers at 40-60 years old (have) pain, sleep anxiety... I give a veteran's discount, PTSD," she said.

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Governor vetoes parts of funding project for ND State Fair, no impacts to this year’s event

Governor vetoes parts of funding project for ND State Fair, no impacts to this year’s event ...

Odessa American8h

Governor Abbott responds to Pfluger’s work on securing Texas reimbursements

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Hoodline15h

Texas Tops National Job Growth with Governor Abbott's Economic Policies

Texas leads the U.S. in job growth, adding 37,700 jobs in April and 215,500 over the year, under Governor Abbott's ...

CoinDesk16h

Texas Moves Closer to Setting Up Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as Bill Passes House

The House voted in favor of Senate Bill 121 which would establish a "Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the purpose of ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN7h

Retailers say Texas’ “devastating” THC ban will force them to close shop

Some hemp retailers are looking at other states, while others say they are ready to take Texas to court over a THC ban.

Hoodline14h

Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Troopers at Texas DPS Memorial Service in Austin

Governor Greg Abbott honored fallen DPS troopers and Texas Rangers at an annual memorial service, emphasizing the sacrifices ...

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Down to the wire: Texas lawmakers OK bills on handgun licenses, cryptocurrency, AI abuses

Here's a quick summary of the some of the late-session legislation that Texas lawmakers are trying to push across the finish ...

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