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Veto of funding for summer food assistance program sparks anger, then action
Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to veto $60 million for a federally backed food assistance program led a Dallas chef to start ...
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School cellphone ban, Texas grid reliability: Check out 6 new Texas laws that took effect immediately
Over 250 laws took effect immediately after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed them, including measures banning cellphones in public schools, clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions and ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2025 "Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a ...
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Texas medical marijuana industry to push for hemp age restrictions and delta-8 ban
Medical program leaders want a ban on synthetic delta-8 THC, which makes up the bulk of consumable hemp products.
Special election set for Nov. 4 to fill Tarrant County state senator's vacated seat
Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics ...
Austin man arrested following threats to kill officials, including local judge
A 31-year-old was arrested Sunday after the Criminal Investigation Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety received ...
Texas makes gold, silver legal tender following governor’s approval
The law, expected to take effect in May 2027, would not require any Texan to accept the precious metals as payment, but allow ...
Texas authorizes use of gold and silver as legal tender for day-to-day transactions
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday he signed a bill into law that designates gold and silver as legal tender for everyday financial transactions within the state. The bill, expected to take effect ...