Daily Archives: September 11, 2025

Abbott bans THC for those under 21

Why didn’t we just do this first? THC products will remain largely legal in Texas, but will be banned for minors and current regulations further enforced under a new executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott on Wednesday directed the … Continue reading

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Less funding for homelessness means more homeless

It’s just math. An annual survey of the homeless population in the Houston area suggested that the region — which has attracted international attention for its ability to reduce homelessness — is at an inflection point. As the emergency funding … Continue reading

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The Summer Willis Act

Too much of what we got from the Legislature this year was garbage. Wingnut Republican priorities are the only things that really matter to them, and we got a lot of it. But some decent things made it through, and … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 8

The Texas Progressive Alliance is always glad to see a legislative session end as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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