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Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Weakened in Texas Senate

In a late-night vote, the Texas Senate approved a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying—but not before Democrats and a handful of Republicans weakened the legislation. Senate Bill 19, filed by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston), prohibits political subdivisions from...

Dan Patrick Vows To Shut Down THC Shops in Texas

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is making it clear: Texas’ unregulated THC market is coming to an end. Standing alongside law enforcement officials and families devastated by the effects of synthetic cannabis products, Patrick pledged to shut down every THC retailer in the...