Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas special session: SMU expert expects 'gamesmanship' for preventing quorum break
Recent reporting suggests that some Democratic leaders have urged Texas Democrats to attempt a quorum break in response to the redistricting - a rare move in which members of a party walk out of a session to reduce the quorum to a number too low to pass legislation.
Recent reporting suggests that some Democratic leaders have urged Texas Democrats to attempt a quorum break in response to the redistricting - a rare move in which members of a party walk out of a session to reduce the quorum to a number too low to pass legislation.
Texas special session agenda includes flood relief, THC regulation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
City of Dallas pauses enforcement of voter-approved marijuana law
Last week, enforcement of a law that decriminalized possession of less than four ounces of marijuana was put on hold following an appeals court ruling on a similar law in Austin.
Last week, enforcement of a law that decriminalized possession of less than four ounces of marijuana was put on hold following an appeals court ruling on a similar law in Austin.
Texas THC ban: What's ahead in the special session | Texas: The Issue Is
A last-minute veto by Governor Greg Abbott put a new twist on the fight over THC in Texas. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked with hemp industry advocate Cynthia Cabrera of Hometown Hero about the battle ahead.
A last-minute veto by Governor Greg Abbott put a new twist on the fight over THC in Texas. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked with hemp industry advocate Cynthia Cabrera of Hometown Hero about the battle ahead.
Texas THC ban: Most Texans disapprove of SB 3, poll shows
New polling shows that most Texans disapprove of the Texas Legislature's effort to outlaw the production and sale of THC products in the state.
New polling shows that most Texans disapprove of the Texas Legislature's effort to outlaw the production and sale of THC products in the state.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
US House bill would close loophole that legalized THC products in Texas
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.
Gov. Abbott's THC ban veto sparks outcry from mother of addict and medical professionals
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned THC consumables, sparking outrage from parents and medical professionals while calling for a special legislative session to regulate the products similar to alcohol.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned THC consumables, sparking outrage from parents and medical professionals while calling for a special legislative session to regulate the products similar to alcohol.
Gov. Abbott's THC veto receives support from veterans
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all recreational THC in Texas, citing legal flaws and prompting a sharp rebuke from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick while earning praise from the Texas VFW, with a special legislative session now set for July 21st to address the issue.
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all recreational THC in Texas, citing legal flaws and prompting a sharp rebuke from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick while earning praise from the Texas VFW, with a special legislative session now set for July 21st to address the issue.
Gov. Abbott's THC veto ignites political firestorm, backed by veterans
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all recreational THC in Texas, citing legal flaws and prompting a sharp rebuke from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick while earning praise from the Texas VFW, with a special legislative session now set for July 21st to address the issue.
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all recreational THC in Texas, citing legal flaws and prompting a sharp rebuke from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick while earning praise from the Texas VFW, with a special legislative session now set for July 21st to address the issue.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Dallas warehouse raids seize 75,000 lbs of THC products
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Allen PD hopes THC warehouse searches will push Gov. Abbott towards signing ban
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Texas THC ban, school funding bills have legislators split | Texas: The Issue Is
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
Texas THC ban: Awaiting Gov. Abbott signature, Dan Patrick continues push
Patrick called the influx of stores selling synthetic cannabis an "assault on Texas."
Patrick called the influx of stores selling synthetic cannabis an "assault on Texas."
Texas THC Ban on Abbott's desk as veto pressure mounts
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
Governor Greg Abbott to sign or veto Texas THC ban bill
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.