Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud

As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 18, 2025August 2, 2025

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail

Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.

by Jasper Scherer and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune March 29, 2025May 22, 2025

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Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship

All 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections.

by Natalia Contreras, VoteBeat March 13, 2025April 2, 2025

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Women harmed by Texas’ abortion ban demand clear language about when a mother’s life is at risk

Advocates said they also fear more restrictions by local lawmakers emboldened by President Trump.

by Michael Karlis January 21, 2025July 4, 2025

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Texas’ top GOP officials won’t comment on Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted police

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton had no comment on the pardon, which included dozens charged with hurting police.

by Sanford Nowlin January 21, 2025May 13, 2025

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledges to ban delta-8 and all other THC products

Patrick, who controls the agenda in the Texas Senate, said he’s backing a bill to outlaw the products statewide.

by Sanford Nowlin December 5, 2024July 9, 2025

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority

School voucher supporters say they have the votes to get a bill across both the Texas Senate, led by Patrick, and the House, which has repeatedly blocked such proposals.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune November 9, 2024December 18, 2024

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Assclown Alert: Amping up Texas’ culture war with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Patrick’s new list of legislative priorities doubles down on partisanship instead of looking out for average Texans.

by Sanford Nowlin September 17, 2024April 26, 2025

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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry joins team of embattled Speaker Dade Phelan

Phelan added Perry to his team as he works to fend off three GOP challengers for House Speaker.

by Michael Karlis September 5, 2024September 25, 2024

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Bad Takes: Despite claims Trump is attacking the ruling class, he is the ruling class

For all his populist posturing, Don the Con is a vehicle for an economic status quo that rewards the wealthiest 1%.

by Kevin Sanchez August 21, 2024July 26, 2025

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Nine out of 10 Texans say housing costs too much, poll finds

Some Texas lawmakers have signaled an appetite to tackle the state’s housing affordability crisis when they convene next year.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune August 8, 2024October 31, 2024

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Texas schools got billions in federal pandemic relief. It is coming to an end as the school year starts.

Educators say they’ll struggle to keep the programs they created with those funds, highlighting their precarious situation without more state help.

by Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2024March 22, 2025

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Biden says Texas governor, lieutenant governor were slow to request aid after Beryl

Gov. Greg Abbott was overseas when the storm hit, and the White House said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was unreachable until Tuesday afternoon.

by Sanford Nowlin July 10, 2024October 13, 2024

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Assclown Alert: Making empty threats about the Ten Commandments with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

‘Texas WOULD have been and SHOULD have been the first state in the nation to put the 10 Commandments back in our schools,’ Patrick tweeted last week.

by Sanford Nowlin June 25, 2024January 14, 2025

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Assclown Alert: Sphincter snorkeling at Trump’s hush money trial with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Patrick and two MAGA-minded members of Texas’ congressional delegation showed up at the New York trial to bestow praise on Trump.

by Sanford Nowlin May 29, 2024January 1, 2025

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Texas GOP convention kicks off with party leaders attacking Speaker Dade Phelan

Phelan’s foe Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged Republicans to stop giving Democrats a say in the speaker election.

by Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2024June 4, 2024

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Assclown Alert: Railing against God haters and refugees with Dan Patrick

Patrick told a church gathering that the 2024 election is a battle between Bible-believing Christians and those who ‘hate God.’

by Sanford Nowlin April 19, 2024May 13, 2025

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Assclown of the Year: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is an utter embarrassment to Texas

Patrick tried to pretend he was an impartial overseer of Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, but it should clear it was rigged from day one.

by Sanford Nowlin December 21, 2023June 27, 2025

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Ken Paxton’s impeachment cost Texas taxpayers more than $4 million

The bulk of the costs came from bills from Rusty Hardin’s law firm, according to records released this week.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune December 16, 2023January 21, 2024

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Texas Republican Party votes against ban on associating with Nazi sympathizers

The vote comes two months after a top conservative activist and former Texas House member was caught hosting white supremacist Nick Fuentes for an hours-long meeting.

by Sanford Nowlin December 4, 2023July 26, 2025