Gov. Abbott on Trump tariffs, schools, THC ban | Texas: The Issue Is
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
SB 3 could impact veterans using legal hemp products: FOX 7 Care Force
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
Texas lawmakers want to ban all THC products, but advocates urge them to focus on regulation
Lawmakers are pushing to ban all THC products in Texas, but industry advocates are urging them to focus on regulation rather than prohibition.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.
THC ban coming to Texas? Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller weighs in | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller shared his thoughts on a Senate bill that would ban all forms of non-medical THC in the state and his vision for the future of medical marijuana.
Texas Senate committee discusses proposed ban on all THC products
A Texas Senate committee discussed one of the most controversial bills up for debate this session — a proposed ban on THC.
THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3
A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak takes a closer look at Senate Bill 3 and its potential impact.
Marijuana decriminalization: Nonprofit speaks out after city council votes to reject Lockhart Freedom Act
A nonprofit organization is speaking out after residents in Lockhart voted in favor of eliminating the penalty for low level marijuana possession.
Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council votes to reject Lockhart Freedom Act
Lockhart city officials have voted to reject the Lockhart Freedom Act, which would have decriminalized low-level marijuana possession in the city. Voters approved the Act in November.
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Texas border, school vouchers and a possible THC ban: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council addresses decision to go against majority vote
The Lockhart City Council addressed their controversial decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization after residents approved Proposition A in the November election.
Lockhart residents frustrated with city's decision to go against marijuana decriminalization
A protest is planned ahead of Thursday night's Lockhart City Council meeting. Residents are frustrated with the city's decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization.
Texas lawmakers consider ban on all THC products
State lawmakers are preparing to debate legislation that could shut down the sale of all forms of THC in Texas.
Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
Texas Legislature: School vouchers, cannabis, the border and other key issues this session
The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.
Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick pushes to "ban all forms" of THC in Texas
This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Texas, so why are THC products on store shelves?
A 2019 law that was meant to promote agriculture made it possible for Texans to buy products with low levels of THC.