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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing his push to ban THC products in Texas. Opponents say the availability of THC products has helped them more than pills. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing to push a ...

Civil liberties advocates say the Trump administration's data collection and sharing endanger Americans' constitutional rights.

Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products ...

With just a few days left in session, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and a number of senators held a press conference Wednesday to tout the Senate’s work on banning intoxicating ...

The Texas Legislature approved a bill increasing the homestead exemption on school property taxes by $40,000 to $140,000. Homeowners who are 65 or older would see their exemption increase to $200,000 ...

Texas GOP lawmakers exit the 2025 legislative session having taken care of their top two education priorities: private school ...

Hemp industry leaders and educators are raising the alarm bells as Texas prepares to decimate THC sales with the signing of ...

A bill to reform the state's limited medical cannabis program is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott for his final approval.