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Texas Under Pressure to Legalize Marijuana
A recent poll from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs found that 62 percent of Texan adults support the legalization of recreational marijuana, while 79 percent think medical marijuana with a prescription should be permitted.
New poll finds Texans want to ban THC — but also legalize recreational marijuana
A majority of Texans support a ban on consumable THC products in Texas, according to a poll released this week, bolstering one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s top legislative efforts this year. But the same poll,
Should Texas legalize gambling, marijuana? These Texans think so
Read more A January survey polled Texans on legislation topics being considered by the Texas Legislature during the 2025 regular session. The University of Houston conducted the survey.
POLL: Do you think sports betting should be legal in Texas?
SAN ANTONIO - Texas is one of just 11 states that still do not have some sort of online sports betting.But according to recent comments made by Governor Greg Ab
New poll shows how Texans feel about legalizing medical marijuana and casinos
A new poll shows there's support in Texas to legalize casinos and loosen marijuana restrictions. More than 1,000 Texans were surveyed by the University of Houston recently and found nearly 80% of people supported expanding medical marijuana.
Majority of Texans support legalizing marijuana and gambling, recent UH poll finds
The study, which surveyed 1,200 Texas adults, found that more than 70% of Texans support the legalization of “destination resort casinos" in the state and more than 60% support the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes.
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Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expanded DEI crackdown
Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.
Is it time for Texas teacher pay raises?
The Republican state leader named raising teacher pay one of seven emergency items for this legislative session.
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North Texas doctors in gender-affirming care lawsuits agree to stop practicing on patients
The agreements, announced by Attorney General Ken Paxton Feb. 4, are among the latest developments in a case that alleges the doctors prescribed hormones to minors after the state's ban took effect.
Texas legislative detente? Here's why Dan Patrick, Dustin Burrows say they'll work together
The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.
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Texas school districts all struggling with lack of state funding
It's not just Central Texas schools struggling with budget deficits. Districts all across the state are dealing with ...
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The Great Place hosts Texas Legislative Day
About 100 Texas government officials and staff attended Texas Legislative Day Friday at Fort Cavazos, interacting with ...
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Texas lawmaker introduces Right to Contraception Act
A Texas lawmaker has introduced legislation to keep birth control legal. Houston Democratic congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher ...
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Sen. Kevin Sparks targets healthcare shortage and grid reliability with new legislation
He said the measures aim to address a chronic shortage of healthcare professionals and the need for a more reliable, ...