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.

Gov. Abbott's THC ban veto sparks outcry from parents
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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.

Trump says a ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran
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An apparent ceasefire between Israel and Iran as President Trump says both sides have agreed to halt their military operations over a 24-hour period beginning tonight. After that Trump expects the conflict to be officially over.

Gov. Abbott's THC veto receives support from veterans
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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.

LIST: Bills vetoed by Gov. Abbott this session

More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.

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.

Texas THC ban vetoed: Dan Patrick reacts
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reacts to the news that Senate Bill 3 was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The bill would have banned THC products from being sold in the state. Patrick has been a staunch supporter of the bill.

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban
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Gov. Abbott ordered a special legislative session after vetoing several bills, including a proposed THC ban.

Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained

Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.

Texas Republicans want closed primaries. How would that work?

Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."

ERCOT summer preps, can Texas close primaries?
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FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas about the Texas power grid and the preparations underway for a summer surge in power demand. Then, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones discusses the possibility of closed primaries in Texas.

Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional, court rules

A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.

Karoline Leavitt on Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to a question about Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Crockett called trump supporters 'sick' and part of a 'mental health crisis.'

Man killed in suspected Dallas carjacking attempt
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Police are seeking 18-year-old Jose Salas Jr. in connection with the murder of Victor Rojas, who was shot during an attempted carjacking outside a Dallas gym.

Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up

The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.

Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour

President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.

President Trump?s border wall funding diverted
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Building a border wall was a top priority of President Trump?s first term, and Texas republicans allocated billions for construction through the Biden administration as well. But a Texas Tribune investigation revealed that border wall funding was quietly removed in the last legislative session and diverted to other state resources.