Gov. Abbott orders DPS to enforce age restrictions on hemp products with THC
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.
These Texas GOP reps could be banned from 2026 election
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Houston Rep. Wesley Hunt joins Paxton, Cornyn in GOP race for Senate
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
Texas State University students, staff rally in support of former professor
Texas State University students and staff are rallying behind former professor Dr. Tom Alter. The professor was recently fired over comments made off-campus regarding political violence.
Texas State University students and staff are rallying behind former professor Dr. Tom Alter. The professor was recently fired over comments made off-campus regarding political violence.
Texas National Guard troops deployed to Illinois, Oregon; Abbott defends decision
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has agreed to send hundreds of Texas National Guard troops to help federal authorities in Illinois and Oregon.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has agreed to send hundreds of Texas National Guard troops to help federal authorities in Illinois and Oregon.
Texas AG Ken Paxton to speak at Turning Point USA event in Lubbock
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to speak at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of the conservative advocacy organization Turning Point USA on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Lubbock.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to speak at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of the conservative advocacy organization Turning Point USA on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Lubbock.
James Talarico sets record with $6.2M raised weeks after joining Senate race
The Democrat's record-breaking haul was achieved just three weeks after announcing his intent to run.
The Democrat's record-breaking haul was achieved just three weeks after announcing his intent to run.
'Radical Left' can't prevent Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms, AG Paxton says
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
New Texas THC rule enforcement begins Wednesday
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
Leander ISD pauses dozens of books in classrooms in response to state law
Leander ISD has temporarily pulled dozens of books from classrooms, including the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird", to ensure compliance with a new state law that went into effect on Sept. 1.
Leander ISD has temporarily pulled dozens of books from classrooms, including the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird", to ensure compliance with a new state law that went into effect on Sept. 1.
Texas AG Ken Paxton serves up burgers at Plano McDondalds
The videos show Paxton passing orders through the drive-through window, working the french fry station, and taking a look at the order monitor.
The videos show Paxton passing orders through the drive-through window, working the french fry station, and taking a look at the order monitor.
New emergency rules for hemp products containing THC
Commissioners with TABC passed emergency regulations to restrict the sale of hemp products that contain THC. The action is in response to the executive order issued by Gov. Abbott earlier this month.
Commissioners with TABC passed emergency regulations to restrict the sale of hemp products that contain THC. The action is in response to the executive order issued by Gov. Abbott earlier this month.
New emergency THC rules now in effect in Texas
The rules, issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, prevent hemp consumables from being sold to those younger than 21.
The rules, issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, prevent hemp consumables from being sold to those younger than 21.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Company behind Edible Arrangements expands hemp, THC product deliveries after Texas launch
Edible Brands, the company behind Edible Arrangements, is expanding its hemp-derived THC product delivery program to more states. Meanwhile, state agencies and lawmakers are debating more regulation for these products.
Edible Brands, the company behind Edible Arrangements, is expanding its hemp-derived THC product delivery program to more states. Meanwhile, state agencies and lawmakers are debating more regulation for these products.
Paxton calls on UNT to investigate students' response to Charlie Kirk's death
Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on the University of North Texas to investigate a professor and students who allegedly punished a student for speaking out against classmates celebrating the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on the University of North Texas to investigate a professor and students who allegedly punished a student for speaking out against classmates celebrating the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Texas A&M president to step down in midst of LGBT course content controversy
The move comes after pressure from Texas legislators to reshape school leadership in response to LGBT content being taught on campus.
The move comes after pressure from Texas legislators to reshape school leadership in response to LGBT content being taught on campus.
Bobby Pulido, Tejano star and Texas Democrat, aims to flip GOP-held Congress seat
Bobby Pulido has been making music in Texas for over 30 years. Now, he aims to win a U.S. House seat in a district strongly held by a Republican representative.
Bobby Pulido has been making music in Texas for over 30 years. Now, he aims to win a U.S. House seat in a district strongly held by a Republican representative.