Patrick makes a strong stand on hemp-derived THC, plus highlights new Texas laws. Find out what he said. Michael Cuviello ...

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he thinks he “knows where his heart is,” referring to Gov. Greg Abbott’s pending decision on ...

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Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.

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Gov. Greg Abbott has to decide whether to sign a bill that could effectively kill the state hemp industry. | Opinion ...