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It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible ...

Texas awaits Governor Abbott's decision on the divisive Senate Bill 3, the Texas THC Ban, amid debates on its implications.

One day, there is talk about the millions of dollars being poured into research for the use of ibogaine, a psychedelic drug ...

Abbott faces pressure from both sides of the aisle. The prohibition was a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but some hemp ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing his push to ban THC products in Texas. Opponents say the availability of THC products has helped them more than pills. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing to push a ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott faces pressure on whether to veto a bill banning THC products as he signs bail reform legislation.

Sen. Paul Bettencourt says lawmakers tried to thread the needle between the use of legitimate, medical marijuana and the ...

The 2025 regular Texas legislative session has come to an end, and there are still multiple bills Gov. Greg Abbott could sign ...

THC industry advocates, retailers and consumers are making it pretty clear where they stand about the proposed ban on all ...

The survival of the Lone Star State's $8 billion THC industry is now in the hands of Governor Greg Abbott, who can offer new ...

On the final day of the Texas legislative session, the hemp industry, veterans, and other advocates urged Gov. Greg Abbott to ...