Texas Senate Passes SB 5 Banning THC

State Senator Mayes Middleton: "I will fight to pass the map that adds up to 5 RepublicanCongressional seats in Texas. These 5 seats could be the margin to give Republicans control of Congress in 2027, and Texas has the chance to save America and help pass @realDonaldTrump's AMERICA FIRST AGENDA!"

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa: "12 hours. 1 hearing. That's all our communities got after the catastrophic July 4th floods. But when it's time to protect political power? 34 hours. 7 hearings for redistricting. Texans deserve the same urgency for flood relief as Abbott puts into rigging our congressional maps."

Rep. Veronica Escobar: "Midterm elections happen next year, and [President Trump is] worried that Republicans who voted to gut your healthcare to pay for tax breaks for millionaires with his 'big, beautiful bill' will lose their races. So he wants to rig the next election via redistricting."

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "Aaron & I have fought many battles together. Reitz was my 'offensive coordinator,' directing actions on border security, immigration, Big Tech, pro-life, Bill of Rights, and election integrity. I agree with President Trump: Reitz is a 'true MAGA attorney' and 'warrior for our Constitution.' I'm excited Aaron is in this race!"

Texas Senate Passes SB 5 Banning THC — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — This week, the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 5 (SB 5), a controversial bill that bans THC. The measure, authored by state Senator Charles Perry (R), passed on second reading in a 21‑8 vote, with final passage expected Friday.

Texas Mobilizes Emergency Response Ahead of Panhandle Flood Threat — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) has ordered the activation of emergency response resources as heavy rainfall threatens to bring flash flooding to the Texas Panhandle through the end of the week. The directive comes in response to forecasts from the National Weather Service warning of severe thunderstorms and the potential for rapidly rising water in the region.

Texas Leads U.S. in Veterans Using VA Education Benefits — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas students are preparing to head back to school, and tens of thousands of veterans and their families will join them, taking advantage of education benefits earned through military service.

Texas Senate Passes SB 5 Banning THC — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Texas legislative committees hold hearing on Central Texas flooding — By CBS News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina