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Welcome to the Thursday, September 8, Brew.

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Hemp was supposed to save Texas farmers during a drought. It hasn’t yet.

Hemp advocates promised the Texas Legislature the crop was drought resistant. The 2022 drought has proven otherwise. And farmers are abandoning the nascent market.

The Texas Tribune

With most Texans’ eyes on Abbott and O’Rourke, down-ballot races could offer more drama

The governor’s race between incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke is the main attraction of the Texas midterm season.

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Pot of Gold

Did Todd M. Smith–Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s trusted, troubled strategist–shake down Texas hemp growers?

Texas Observer

Texas Official Urges State Legislature To Set Aside Political Differences, Expand Cannabis Program

Texas continues to be one of the more restrictive states in terms of cannabis access despite its Compassionate Use Program, a 2015 measure that allows residents to consume so-called low-THC products that contain .3% or .5% THC with a physician's recommendation.

Benzinga

Texas ag commissioner proposes armed guards at school cafeterias

Experts said the plan, announced at the state GOP convention on Saturday, is not realistic and possibly not legal.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Abbott's migration crackdown hasn't exactly gone as he planned

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has been testing the limits of how much his state can do to curb unauthorized migration. But Abbott's sweeping crackdown hasn't always gone as planned.

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Abbott stunt could raise food costs

"This is not just a localized issue. It's going to hit you in St. Louis or up in Seattle," advocate warns

Salon

Texas Gov. Abbott may benefit politically from border inspections despite costs, criticism of effort

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott maybe had to dodge some rotten grapefruits — a few, lofted from normally friendly faces in the gallery.

Tribune News Service

Texas moves to ease border gridlock over 'sense of urgency'

More relief is in sight for the logjam of trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border

The Independent UK

White House slams Texas for creating overnight border lines with clampdown on trucks

The inspections put in place by the governor have caused delays as long as 36 hours

The Independent UK

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to end ‘catastrophic’ border inspections

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller pressed the governor on Tuesday to end a new inspection policy that is snarling traffic at the border and “turning a crisis into a catastrophe.”

Tribune News Service

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 12

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition

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Sid Miller wins Texas Agriculture Commissioner Republican primary

Incumbent Sid Miller defeated Carey Counsil and James White in the Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 1, 2022. With 98% of polling locations reporting, Miller received 59% of the vote, followed by White with 31% and Counsil with 10%.

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Democratic Statewide Primaries Show the Party is Indecisive–Except For When It Comes to Beto

In most statewide races, Texas Dems split their votes in crowded fields. Most races will be going into runoffs.

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Incumbent and two challengers running in Republican primary for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture

Three candidates are running in the Republican primary election for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture on March 1, 2022. Incumbent Sid Miller and James White lead in fundraising, endorsements, and media attention.

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