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THC, Senate and medical marijuana

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 3h

Texas Legislature OKs expansion of medical marijuana program as THC ban heads to Abbott

Following days of negotiations between the two chambers of the Texas Legislature, the Senate late Tuesday night approved an expansion to TCUP.

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 11h

Medical marijuana expansion advances in Texas Senate, promises wider access

The bill passed on the heels of a blanket ban of unregulated retail hemp-based THC consumables that is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

Community Impact · 1h

Texas Senate votes to expand medical cannabis program; THC ban sent to governor

Texas senators voted unanimously May 27 to expand the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The latest version of House Bill 46 would increase the conditions covered, allowing doctors to prescribe a wider variety of products and quadruple the amount of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries.

Texas, Senate and Ten Commandments bill

The Hill on MSN · 10h

Texas Senate approves bill strictly defining man and woman based on reproductive organs

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that defines sex as either male or female based on biological reproductive systems, potentially creating new hurdles for transgender and intersex Texans.

Bill allowing Texas colleges to pay their athletes gets Senate approval

Student athletes would be able to receive a slice of the billions of dollars Texas colleges generate in revenue from their sports teams.

NBC News on MSN · 6h

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to sign Ten Commandments bill after Senate approval

A Texas bill that would order the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms was advanced by the Senate, sending the legislation to the governor.

The Texas Tribune on MSN7h

Oil companies win protections from Texas Legislature ahead of selling fracking water

State Rep. Drew Darby’s House Bill 49 — on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott — marks a step the oil and gas industry has said is a ...

5hon MSN

Changes to the Texas Lottery are coming under bill making its way through the Legislature

The scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is prompting big changes in the Legislature. The Texas House passed a bill Monday ...

Texas leaders defend THC ban at press conference featuring THC-laced snacks

Standing before a table full of THC-infused products, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke about two bills that would regulate cannabis ...

1hon MSN

Food labels and daily PE in school head to Gov. Abbott under ‘Make Texas Healthy Again’

Labels on some Texas foods and daily physical education classes in school would be required under legislation that was headed ...

Automatic denial of bail for some migrants fails to pass Texas House

Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN3h

Once again, Texas Legislature unlikely to pass ethics legislation this year

Lawmakers filed dozens of bills that would increase transparency around spending in elections and strengthen penalties for ...

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Pro-life leader reacts to new Texas bill mandating the Ten Commandments in schools

Shawn Carney, president and CEO of 40 Days for Life, shared his thoughts on Senate Bill 10, which passed 88-49 in the Texas House over the weekend.

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Ken Paxton's chances of toppling John Cornyn in Texas Senate race—New poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton led another poll against Senator John Cornyn in the state's 2026 Senate primary race.

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