Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order directing state agencies to take immediate action to restrict children's access to hemp-derived products. This follows the Legislature's failure to pass a THC ban earlier in the year. READ MORE.
Texas Secretary of State: "Today, we solemnly remember the devastating terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost and the first responders who answered the call in the face of tragedy."
Rep. Al Green: "Today, we honor the memory of the thousands of civilians, first responders, and volunteers tragically lost during and in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We must always honor their memory and the resilience of the American spirit during our country's darkest hour."
Rep. Greg Casar: "Every time you go to the grocery store, remember that you are paying the price for Trump's corruption and recklessness."
State Rep. James Talarico: "I disagreed with Charlie Kirk on nearly every political issue -- but he was a child of God. He was our sibling. Our brother. A human being endowed with infinite worth. Political violence has no place in America."
Abbott Orders Crackdown on Hemp Product Sales to Minors — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order directing state agencies to take immediate action to restrict children's access to hemp-derived products. This follows the Legislature's failure to pass a THC ban earlier in the year.
Texas Professor Fired after Comments at Socialist Conference — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas State University has dismissed history professor Thomas Alter after a video of him discussing socialist organizing and criticizing U.S. political structures circulated.
ConocoPhillips Celebrates Educational Landmark — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — ConocoPhillips, a global oil and gas company, is celebrating a landmark educational impact in Texas.
Ronny Jackson Secures Major Wins for Texas Defense Assets — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R) announced that the U.S. House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). The act was passed with a vote of 231-196, and includes several provisions advocated by Rep. Jackson.
Morgan Luttrell, Tony Gonzales Push For Stronger Veteran Support — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Reps. Morgan Luttrell (R) and Tony Gonzales (R) have penned an op-ed, calling on Congress to take stronger action to address the ongoing struggles of America’s service members and their families.
FO Permian Partners Unveils 5GW Natural Gas-Powered Data Center — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas-based oil and gas Company, FO Permian Partners, has announced plans to deliver over 5 GigaWatts (GW) of off-grid natural gas power to data centers in the Permian Basin.
Abbott Orders Crackdown on Hemp Product Sales to Minors — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Texas State professor fired after allegedly inciting violence in video — By Kate Norum and Daniel Perreault for KVUE
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