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Texas, THC and Senate Bill

Texas Senate considers full THC ban — Here’s what you need to know

A Texas Senate committee discussed a bill Monday that would ban all forms of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana. Texas Senate Bill 3, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, aims to address concerns that unregulated THC products are being sold in stores across the state.

Chron on MSN · 10h

Texas Senate hearing on THC ban turns chaotic as crowds show up to testify

Chaos erupted during a Texas Senate committee hearing Monday afternoon on two bills related to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's efforts to ban all THC products. A video uploaded to X showed a stream of most of the more than 175 people who signed up to provide testimony on Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 1505,

Yahoo · 8h

Bill designed to outlaw THC in Texas has its first test in front of a Senate committee

Over the past decade, thousands of CBD shops have opened across Texas. Allen Police Chief Steve Dye said marijuana on the market today is stronger and more addictive than ever.

Texas, property taxes and some lawmakers

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Texas lawmakers want to cut property taxes again. Can they afford it?

Some tax experts caution that leaders might be committing to unsustainable tax cuts — threatening public school funding and other essential services.

The Texas Tribune · 1d

Texas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?

House and Senate lawmakers plan to spend at least $6 billion on property tax cuts, but haven't yet agreed on how much relief should go to homeowners over businesses.

The Real Deal · 14h

Who should benefit from $6B in Texas property tax cuts?

Texas lawmakers have allocated $6 billion for property tax relief but disagree on who should benefit most. The Texas Senate proposes larger tax cuts for homeowners via an increase

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Freshman Texas rep wants to pay homage to Trump — by putting his face on $100 bill

Yhe bill calls on the Treasury Department to release $100 notes only featuring Trump’s face by the end of 2028.

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Texas lawmakers either embrace or mock Trump and Musk's DOGE strategies, employees react to mass firings

President Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have increased their efforts to slash ...

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Democrats split over Gov. Abbott's request for Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security efforts

Democrats from North Texas disagree about whether Congress should pay back the State of Texas billions of dollars that it spent to prevent illegal immigration. The Democrats who serve in ...

Democrat says House version of school voucher bill not quite a done deal

“The Senate version of this voucher bill and the House version of the voucher bill look very, very different. So, anybody ...

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Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair

Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.

The Texas Tribune on MSN8d

Young Democratic social media star, frustrated by campaigns, sees another path to turn Texas blue

Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.

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Donald Trump to Replace Benjamin Franklin on $100 Bill Under GOP Proposal

Rep. Brandon Gill said that he plans to introduce a bill to feature Trump's likeness on the $100 note after his current term.

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House Republican introduces measure to put Trump’s face on $100 bill

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) has introduced legislation to put President Donald Trump’s face on the $100 bill. Gill’s bill is the ...

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