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Governor Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for special session
Just before the bill was set to become law, Governor Abbott vetoed a statewide THC ban. He now wants lawmakers to revisit the issue in a special session. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Governor Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead
Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed a proposed statewide ban on THC products in Texas, opting instead to push for stricter regulations during a special session this summer. His move clashes with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who accuses Abbott of trying to legalize recreational marijuana. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has the story.
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Texas Lt. Gov. puzzled by veto of THC ban, says Gov. Abbott wants to legalize marijuana
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses the veto of the Texas THC ban and the bill he says Gov. Greg Abbott now wants.
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Governor Greg Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about how Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that could ban THC in Texas just before the deadline for it to become law.
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Abbott vetoes THC ban, says it criminalizes what Congress legalized; calls special session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill banning THC products in the state, but the legislation will be revisited in a special session next month.
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Governor Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban bill
Governor Abbott vetoed the THC ban late last night, just before the deadline for it to become law. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Abbott signs bill, Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law.
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Hemp businesses on edge pending governor ban decision
Texas hemp shops anxiously await Gov. Abbott’s decision on THC ban, SB 3 could close doors.
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Governor's decision looms over Texas THC ban
A proposed statewide ban on THC and cannabis-derived products has Texas hemp businesses on edge. As a possible veto nears, shop owners and attorneys prepare for legal action and await Governor Greg Abbott’s final decision.
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Governor Abbott backs former State Senator Kelly Hancock for state's accountant
Governor Greg Abbott backed former State Senator Kelly Hancock, R – North Richland Hills, to become the state’s next comptroller.
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THC ban bill awaits governor's decision as raids highlight urgency
As Gov. Greg Abbott weighs whether to sign SB 3, which would ban THC consumables in Texas, law enforcement points to a major raid as proof of its need. Meanwhile, industry advocates push back, calling the crackdown unfair and politically motivated. Meredith Yeomans reports.
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2026 primaries shaping up to put Texas front and center
The Republican primary already has a high-powered contest for U.S. Senate. This week, it appears the Democratic side may have one too.
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Two competitive high-profile races in the 2026 Texas primary
In state politics, the Republican party will have a big choice for their nominee for U.S. Senate next year: incumbent Senator John Cornyn or his challenger Attorney General Ken Paxton. Now, the volume appears to be turning up on the Democratic side as well.
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Gov. Abbott signs another property tax cut, but it's up to voters this fall
Texas lawmakers approve SB 4 and SB 23 to hike homestead exemption; voters decide this fall.
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Governor Abbott to sign property tax relief bill
Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled to be in North Texas today to sign a property tax bill. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Gov. Abbott orders Texas National Guard and DPS across the state in preparation of protests
Governor Abbott ordered 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and 2,000 DPS troopers to fan out around the state ahead of protests planned this weekend. Maria Guerrero has reaction from North Texas leaders.
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Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned ‘No Kings' protests
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.
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Gov. Greg Abbott deploys Texas National Guard in response to protests
Governor Greg Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard in the wake of anti-ICE protests. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans reports on what we know about the deployment.
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Gov. Abbott activates additional state emergency resources ahead of severe weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed additional emergency response resources in anticipation for Sunday evening’s severe weather.
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Texas set to join GOP states controlling university curriculum
Gubernatorially appointed boards that oversee Texas universities could have new powers to control the curriculum and eliminate degree programs.