Abbott gets awful review from lieutenant governor for executive decree that ignored key parts of tentative agreement at special session's end like ban on synthetics such as Delta-8 and homegrown provision in edict that bypasses lawmakers. more
Former Joe Biden 2020 pollster finds U.S. senator with first real lead over AG in primary in fight at top of Texas while Allred and Talarico have half as much support or less than Democrats who are not in the field at this point. more
GOP senator's team declares rhetorical warfare on Democratic state rep who's rising party star and self-styled underdog who could give minority party shot at first statewide win in three dozen years in Lone Star State. more
House Democrat launching bid for Cornyn seat in hometown of Round Rock on Tuesday night in field with nominee from 2024 in gamble that Paxton beats incumbent and minority party has shot at first U.S. Senate win here in 35 years. more
GOP Governor says stay tuned for news on potential gathering in wake of hemp deal collapse as issue that could set stage for redesign of voting districts to protect lower chamber majority that could be at risk amid Trump popularity slide. more
Cannabis gummies, smokes and cocktails made from hemp will remain legal for all ages with no excise taxes or licensing requirements after Senate president backs off deal the governor and speaker thought they had on hemp. more
Senate ends special session after midnight with vote on punishment for quorum breakers and donors after House backs more severe penalties in rules, summer camp regulations and general investigating panel for July 4th flooding. more
