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Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

The clash marks a rare break between two of the most powerful Republicans in Texas after a legislative session that ushered in a series of conservative victories.

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TribCast: A special legislative session is coming

This week, we run an emergency episode to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing Texas THC ban and calling a special session. Will redistricting end up on the agenda?

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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children

Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.

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Former astronaut Terry Virts drops Senate bid, announces run for Congress in redrawn Houston-area district

The retired Air Force colonel launched his campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in June, but he struggled to gain traction over other candidates.

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Did Texas lawmakers do enough for children with disabilities? These child care advocates say no.

Lawmakers added $100 million to a child care scholarship program but failed to expand access to free preschool for children with disabilities.

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Rural Americans more likely to live with chronic pain than urban peers, UT-Arlington study finds

More than 3 million people call rural Texas home, and many lack access to a primary care doctor.

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Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills

Abbott will call lawmakers back to Austin to tackle Senate Bill 3, a proposed ban on THC products that he vetoed, as well as five others from his veto list.

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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead

The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature.

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Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi dies at 63

Farenthold, a local radio personality, served in Congress from 2011 to 2018 and is credited with securing funding for the port. He resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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New federal-state environmental pact aims to speed up Texas highway projects

The agreement targets the environmental review process and cuts down the time it takes for new highways to be approved.

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Texas is illegally keeping people with disabilities in nursing homes, federal judge rules

A federal judge determined the state illegally institutionalized severely disabled people for decades, often in poorly run facilities.

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Texas creating task forces to target Permian Basin oil field thefts

Texas lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field.

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Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts

State chapters of the nonprofit group that provide meals to seniors are waiting to hear from Washington how much of a hit their battered budgets will take.

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Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

The court’s decision is not a final ruling in favor of the licenses, but it removes a major roadblock.

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Former Texas state Sen. Kelly Hancock to become acting comptroller, run for permanent job

Hancock, a North Richland Hills Republican, announced his candidacy shortly after being sworn in as chief clerk at the comptroller’s office.

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As Ted Cruz calls for a regime change in Iran, other Texas Republicans are more cautious

Cruz’s intense interview with Tucker Carlson earlier this week exposed a rift in President Donald Trump’s coalition.

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American babies may get $1,000 each to invest because of Ted Cruz

Included in Congress’ major tax and spending bill is Cruz’s proposal to give every American baby $1,000 to invest.

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Once again targeting higher ed, Texas lawmakers limited faculty influence, campus speech this session

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

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Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations

With border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally.

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Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El Paso

The Ecuadorian man was acquitted by a jury on a separate charge after crossing into the new military zone in May.

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To fight screwworm, the U.S. is opening a South Texas facility to disperse sterile flies

Screwworm is a parasitic fly that targets warm-blooded animals and has the potential to disrupt Texas’ $15 billion cattle industry.

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What the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on gender-affirming care ban means for Texas

The court split 6-3 along ideological lines on a case from Tennessee. About two dozen states have similar bans in place.

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Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.

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Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says

Lawyers for Pedro Luis Salazar-Cuervo deny he is a gang member and say the DPS accusation hinges on a photo they found of him standing next to a man with tattoos.

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Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

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