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Texas lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a THC ban during a special session, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick advocating for a complete ban, but facing veto threats from Gov. Greg Abbott. Proposed restrictions on hemp-derived products were considered but would have severely impacted the industry, leading to a deadlock and the session's conclusion without new legislation.
Texas has signed an $8.5 billion school funding bill, HB 2, marking the largest recent investment in public education, including teacher pay raises, targeted support staff funding, and new approaches to special education funding, with some provisions taking effect in September 2023 and others in 2026-27, aiming to improve educational quality and safety across the state.
The March 5 Texas Primary election in the San Antonio area saw low Democratic turnout and GOP infighting leading to surprising results, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump winning their respective primaries. Key races included U.S. Senate primaries, Congressional District 23, Texas House Districts 121, 44, 80, and 19, as well as Bexar County Commissioner races. Gov. Greg Abbott targeted GOP incumbents who voted against school vouchers, resulting in several runoffs set for May 28.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Texas Governor Greg Abbott's floating border wall must be removed from the Rio Grande, stating that migration is not an "invasion." The court agreed with the federal government's argument that the buoys block navigation and pose a threat to public safety. The ruling comes as part of the ongoing legal battle between the Biden administration and Texas over Abbott's Operation Lone Star border security program, which has faced criticism for its enforcement of immigration laws. Texas has 10 days to remove the buoys while the court considers the lawsuit.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Israel to express Texas' support for the country in its fight against Hamas. Abbott, accompanied by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, aims to learn how Texas can assist Israel in its battle against terrorist organizations. The trip comes as the third special legislative session in Texas faces challenges over disagreements on school vouchers, the governor's top priority.
As the third special legislative session in Texas nears its end, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas House are deadlocked over a school voucher bill, with Abbott's push for education savings accounts facing opposition from a coalition of Democrats and rural Republican House members. The House unveiled a compromise proposal that includes a limited voucher program and increased spending on public education, but Abbott criticized it as "insufficient." The special session ends on November 7, and if a deal is not reached, Abbott has threatened to call a fourth special session or support pro-voucher challengers to incumbent Republicans.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul fired back at Texas Governor Greg Abbott's unsolicited advice on how to handle the asylum seeker crisis, stating that she will not be taking advice from him. Hochul criticized Abbott's response to the crisis, which involved chartering buses and shipping people to New York, and placed the blame on President Joe Biden. A spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams also criticized Abbott and called for collaboration on immigration reform. Hochul further criticized Abbott for not focusing on preventing a government shutdown and accused him of hypocrisy. She suggested that if Texas and New York congressmen worked together, a solution could be found.