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Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products

The Texas Senate passed a significant bill that would ban the sale of any product containing THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. This measure comes in response to a surge in consumable hemp products containing THC, exploiting a loophole in a 2019 law intended to foster an industrial hemp industry in Texas. READ MORE.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "The fact that I live rent free... anywhere is truly a feat in Trump's economy, but MAGA world has multi-million dollars estates set up for me, in their minds."
Sheldon Daniels for Congress: "It's cute that @RepJasmine thinks dancing is a substitute for leadership. Meanwhile, TX-30 is struggling with rising costs, failing schools, and rising crime - things she refuses to fix."
Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "America's industrial production - particularly from the auto sector - is reaching new heights! The data proves that President Trump is delivering on his promises and shattering expectations."
Rep. Pat Fallon: "President Trump is working tirelessly to deliver results for the American people. In just 2 months, we've seen a safer border, waste, fraud, and abuse rooted from the budget, and the restoration of peace through strength. Promises made, promises kept!"

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate passed a significant bill that would ban the sale of any product containing THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. This measure comes in response to a surge in consumable hemp products containing THC, exploiting a loophole in a 2019 law intended to foster an industrial hemp industry in Texas.

Senator Nathan Johnson Files Bills to Combat Online Bot Deception — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has filed two significant bills aimed at addressing the growing problem of online deception and fraud caused by automated social media accounts, also known as “bots.”

Paxton Sues Coppell ISD Over ‘Woke’ and ‘Hateful’ Curriculum — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District (ISD), alleging that district officials are illegally teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) in violation of state law. The lawsuit follows the release of a video in which a Coppell ISD administrator appears to admit that the district has found ways to circumvent state prohibitions on CRT.

Paxton Backs Trump on Deporting Tren de Aragua Members — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined a coalition of state attorneys general supporting President Donald Trump’s (R) efforts to deport foreign terrorists under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The coalition, led by South Carolina, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to overturn a district court ruling that blocks the administration’s efforts to remove members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).

Patrick Praises SB15 for 'Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 15 (SB 15), a bipartisan measure that seeks to remove barriers to affordable housing in response to rising home prices and housing shortages. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R), who prioritized the issue, praised the bill’s passage, emphasizing its importance to the state’s economic growth.

Governor Abbott Announces $239 Million Grant for Mental Health — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $239 million in construction grants to expand and improve access to inpatient mental health care in rural Texas.

State Department Continues Combatting Iran's Illicit Oil Sales — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US Department of State recently announced new sanctions against certain commercial entities for aiding Iran’s global illicit oil sales. 

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Committee hears Texas House bill that would create 'District of Austin' — By Johann Castro for KVUE

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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