While marijuana industry lobbying groups are calling for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ban, other interest groups are pushing him to sign it into law.
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General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes After Paxton Investigation
The company announced this week that it would discontinue use of harmful color additives in school lunches by summer 2026, expanding the ban to all of its products by 2027.
Reform Advocate Says Texas’ New Laws Are Improving Child Protective Services
Carrie Wilcoxson, a former investigator for the Department of Family and Protective Services, highlighted two new measures that passed this session.
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
The tax relief measures were signed by the governor in Denton.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Operation Lone Star
The provision, which passed the U.S. House with billions allocated for Texas’ border security operations, has passed a committee hurdle to stay in the Senate version.
Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug
Justin Anthony Banta, 38, was charged with capital murder and tampering with physical evidence.
US Supreme Court Shoots Down Mexico’s Lawsuit Against American Gun Companies
The court found that Mexico failed to prove US gun companies violated a law shielding them from liability when overlooking sales to drug cartels.
Judge: Texas Lottery Commissioners Must Protect Disputed $83.5M Jackpot
The court will reconvene next week to discuss a temporary injunction that could protect the jackpot winnings throughout litigation.
Why Didn’t Lawmakers Abolish the Texas Lottery? It’s a Lucrative Business
The Texas Lottery remains a key source of revenue for its primary vendor.
Texas Lottery Commission Begins Transfer Process to Department of Licensing & Regulation
While lawmakers voted to abolish the commission, the proposal has still not yet been signed into law by the governor.