Republican-led 140-day legislative session pushes Texas to the right

Republican-led 140-day legislative session pushes Texas to the right

In a major win for Patrick, lawmakers authorized a restriction on items having tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, fulfilling the lieutenant governor’s priority of eliminating Texas’ flourishing hemp industry. Under legislation sent out to the guv last week, Senate Costs 3 , hemp merchants and entertainment customers would be permitted to sell and eat only the non-intoxicating, … Read more

Democrats lash out as Legislature bans school clubs that support gay teens

Democrats lash out as Legislature bans school clubs that support gay teens

Enroll in The Short, The Texas Tribune’s everyday newsletter that keeps readers up to speed up on one of the most necessary Texas news. Democrats required to the flooring of the Texas House on Saturday to classify a ban on clubs that sustain gay teenagers the job of “beasts” and to state the restriction threatens … Read more

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The Texas Tribune’s Spring Member Drive: How Nonprofit Journalism Powers Civic Engagement Across the Lone Star State Austin, Texas — As Texas grapples with pivotal elections, shifting demographics, and high-stakes policy debates, The Texas Tribune remains a cornerstone of trusted, in-depth journalism for millions of Texans. With the launch of its Spring Member Drive, the … Read more