The Law in West Texas Breaks the Law to Protest Weed’s Prohibition

Sarah Stogner, a Republican district attorney in Texas oil country, recorded herself smoking a joint that she bought legally in New Mexico.

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Texas County Flagged Need for Flood Alarm Months Before Tragedy

Kerr County repeatedly failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.

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Texas Might Ban Hemp

Gov. Greg Abbott must decide this week whether to sign or veto a bill to ban hemp-derived intoxicants, part of a national debate over the fast-growing industry.

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2025 Texas Legislature: What Passed and What Didn’t? School Vouchers, THC Ban, Immigration and More

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.

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There Are Limits to Republican Lawmakers’ Reach, Even in Texas

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.

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2 Texas Lottery Wins Prompt Investigations and Stir Public Outrage

One jackpot winner spent $25 million on nearly every possible number combination, while another bought tickets through a third-party app.

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Texas May Rename the New York Strip

The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the steak, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.

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