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U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, of Texas, dies

Texas Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner dead at 70, hours after attending Trump address

Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) died late Tuesday after serving just two months and a day in Congress, party officials said Wednesday. He was 70. Turner’s death was confirmed by his successor as mayor of Houston,

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U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, of Texas, dies at age 70

Texas, died Tuesday night at the age of 70 in Washington, D.C. Turner, the former Houston mayor, was elected to represent the Houston area in Congress last November succeeding former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

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Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70, weeks after taking office

The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Texas, THC and Senate Bill

Austin American-Statesman · 6h

Texas hemp production, sales have been legal since 2019. Why one senator wants to ban THC.

Dozens of witnesses warned a Texas Senate panel of what they said were potential unintended economic and health consequences of a ban on THC in Texas.

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Texas Senate Committee to discuss THC ban proposal

A Texas Senate committee is set to discuss a bill Monday that would ban all forms of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana. Texas Senate Bill 3, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, aims to address concerns that unregulated THC products are being sold in stores across the state.

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Bill designed to outlaw THC in Texas has its first test in front of a Senate committee

Over the past decade, thousands of CBD shops have opened across Texas. Allen Police Chief Steve Dye said marijuana on the market today is stronger and more addictive than ever.

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Governor Abbott Appoints New Members to Texas Committee on People with Disabilities

Governor Abbott appoints four and reappoints four members to the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

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Texas Senate panel advances bill requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Here's what UT, Texas A&M said about funding, DEI-ban in first House education hearing

House Higher Education Committee chair says university research and workforce are priorities. Expanding DEI ban not crucial ...

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Who is Al Green? What to know about the Texas congressman kicked out of Trump’s address

Rep. Al Green made comments against President Donald Trump during his joint congressional address on Tuesday night.

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Texas lawmakers promise to cut property taxes. Here’s how it might look

Lawmakers are considering proposals they say could save the average homeowner hundreds of dollars in this year’s property ...

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In hearing, Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needs

Lawmakers on Tuesday discussed House Bill 2, which would raise schools’ base funding per student by $220 — a figure that ...

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Senate committee discusses bills on prayer, Ten Commandments in school

The Texas Senate Education Committee hears testimony on bills that would bring religious material into the classroom.

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Texas lawmakers scold juvenile justice department over scathing DOJ report

Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu criticized the department for treating an August 2024 federal report as “nothing.” ...

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Package of bills in the Texas Legislature aims to protect against future wildfires

After the Smokehouse Creek Fire, a House Investigative Committee looked into what's causing wildfires, how the state spends money to address and avoid them and more.

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