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Texas progressive hints he may take on Cornyn in Texas Senate showdown
State Rep. James Talarcio, best known for going head to head with top GOP lawmakers over the infusion of religion in schools ...
Cannabis CEO urges Texas gov to veto sweeping THC ban, push for regulations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is poised to sign a sweeping THC ban, but cannabis industry insiders say that it would be a mistake ...
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Texas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session
Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products ...
How Democrats cope in the minority of the Texas Legislature
Greatly outnumbered by Republicans, Democrats in the Texas Legislature have little chance to pass major bills and are on ...
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School discipline, property taxes, water funding: Texas lawmakers wrap up regular legislative session
Texas lawmakers gaveled out of their 140-day regular legislative session on June 2, sending approximately 1,200 bills to the ...
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Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
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Texas lawmakers target water, energy and environmental hazards in new legislation
After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, the Texas Legislature has just wrapped up its 89th session. This year, state ...
Legacy-defining Legislative session has Texas Gov. Greg Abbott riding high; what’s next?
From private school vouchers to tougher bail policies, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won approval of nearly all his priorities in a legacy-defining legislative session that could power him through the 2026 ...