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Texas hemp industry faces ‘oblivion’ as THC ban lands on Gov Abbott’s desk

The hemp industry may die.

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Texas House approves bill requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools

‘Forcing our religion down their throats is not love,’ warns Democratic lawmaker over negative impact legislation could have on non-Christian students

The Independent UK

THC ban will destroy Texas' hemp agriculture industry, farmers say

While state leaders say growers can still produce industrial hemp, farmers say they will quit growing the plant altogether under a total THC ban.

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Karolina Migoń and Ramon Sinkeldam win Gravel Locos 110, making mark ahead of Unbound

Alexander Miller and Emily Newsom take runner up spots in Texas

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Texas film incentive program proposal cut down to $300 million in the House

The state Senate’s version of the bill would infuse $500 million over the next two years into projects filmed in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.

The Texas Tribune

House clears the way for Texas Lottery to continue under a different state agency

Senate Bill 3070 would move the lottery game to Texas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation and includes new restrictions on how players can buy tickets.

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Texas Legislature approves making vaccine exemption process easier

Instead of waiting for the state to send them one, parents would be able to print out vaccine exemption forms at home if they want to skip school-required shots. Critics believe the bill would increase infections.

The Texas Tribune

Texas woman sues state lottery for $83 million winnings she says she never received

Officials did not claim woman’s winning ticket was invalid in any way, lawsuit states

The Independent UK

Texas lawmakers approve bill requiring Ten Commandments in every classroom

Republican officials across the country are pushing legislation to integrate religion in public education

The Independent UK

Bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots resurrected in Texas House

A top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the legislation would make it easier to construct homes on smaller lots. A House Democrat briefly killed the bill.

The Texas Tribune

After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agenda

A 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows has accelerated action on bail, school vouchers and social issues.

The Texas Tribune

Texas DEI ban in public schools approved in the House

Senate Bill 12’s supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas.

The Texas Tribune

Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

A push to put the Ten Commandments on display in all Texas public school classrooms is closer to reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk

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Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill nearing passage

The House has approved Senate Bill 10 even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional. Supporters say Christianity is core to U.S. history.

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Rangers Receive Negative Injury Update on Joc Pederson After Hit-By-Pitch

Texas is faltering in a crowded American League West race.

The Texas Tribune

Texas sheriffs would have to collaborate with ICE under bill poised for governor’s desk

The House approved Senate Bill 8, which mandates sheriffs request formal partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for designated deputies to serve administrative immigration warrants at their jails.

The Independent UK

Police stop innocent-looking trailer – only to uncover smuggling operation in hollowed-out bales of hay

Texas officials allegedly found 12 migrants in hollowed-out hay bales during routine traffic stop

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Political appointees would have more control over Texas universities’ courses and hiring under bill approved in House

Senate Bill 37 would give more power to university regents, who are appointed by the governor, to vet and veto new curricula and administrators.

The Guardian - US

Mexican singer cancels show in Texas citing visa revocation

Julión Álvarez was to perform before 50,000 fans in Texas, but he is the latest Mexican musician to have their visa revoked

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You’ll Never Get Ahead in These 5 “Affordable” States (Here’s Why They’re Lying to You)

When it comes to relocating for a better life, affordability is often the biggest selling point. States advertise low taxes, cheap housing, and budget-friendly lifestyles...

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Starbase could shut down Boca Chica Beach more frequently under Texas legislation

The Texas Senate agreed Friday to make it easier for the new city, home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to shutter the beach during rocket launches.

Tom’s Hardware

Oracle has reportedly placed an order for $40 billion in Nvidia AI GPUs for a new OpenAI data center

Oracle aims to deploy 400,000 Nvidia GB200 AI chips at a Texas data center to support the U.S. Stargate Project.

The Guardian - US

As Texas’s measles outbreak slows, officials warn of rise in other states

Cases in New Mexico and Kansas give experts reason to be ‘concerned’ in second-worst US measles year since 2000

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Dear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 30

Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, slated to occur before the end of June, is a crucial catalyst for the stock.

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