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Gov. Greg Abbott ended weeks of speculation about the fate of the recently passed ban on THC-infused hemp products by vetoing the measure late Sunday. Read the story in today’s Roundup section.
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Abbott Vetoes THC Ban
Less than an hour before a midnight deadline on Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed legislation that would have banned consumable hemp products containing the psychoactive compound THC, ending weeks of speculation about what he would do.
Abbott acknowledged that Senate Bill 3 was “well-intentioned,” but argued its implementation would face “valid constitutional challenges,” including a perceived conflict with federal law that allows the cultivation of hemp. He also suggested the measure could turn innocent Texans into lawbreakers.
Instead, Abbott called a special legislative session to address the issue, stating that “the problem THC poses for our communities is real.” He urged lawmakers to craft a solution that is “strict, fair, and legally sustainable,” suggesting THC-infused hemp products could be regulated like alcohol.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a chief proponent of Senate Bill 3, expressed disappointment with Abbott’s decision, saying the ban was backed by “families who have seen their loved ones’ lives destroyed by these very dangerous drugs.”
Bernie Sanders Hosts Rally in Fort Worth
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders visited Fort Worth on Sunday night, addressing more than 6,000 supporters at Dickies Arena as part of his national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour.
The independent senator from Vermont, 83, delivered a fiery harangue about authoritarianism, income and wealth inequality, and the political influence of corporations and billionaires. He called the Trump administration’s Saturday bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities “illegal and unconstitutional,” prompting the crowd to chant “no new wars.”
“We should be spending our money and manpower rebuilding America, not going to war against Iran,” Sanders said.
Sanders was joined by U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Austin) and former Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke. Casar called for increasing the minimum wage and raising taxes on billionaires, while O’Rourke urged Democrats to become more engaged in advocacy and voting.
UT Austin Ranked Top University
Higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its 2026 World University Rankings report last week. The University of Texas at Austin earned the top spot among Texas colleges.
UT Austin was ranked No. 68 out of more than 1,500 universities worldwide, receiving high marks for graduates’ success in finding jobs and its communications and media program. Texas A&M ranked No. 144 and was recognized for its petroleum engineering program.
Rice University landed in the No. 119 spot, earning a high score for its low student-to-faculty ratio. The University of Houston ranked No. 556, Texas Tech ranked between No. 731 and No. 740, and Baylor ranked between No. 1,001 and No. 1,200.
The analysis determined the rankings by considering academic reputation, employability, learning experience, global engagement, and sustainability. See the full list here.
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➤ Austin: The Texas General Land Office is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to remove the golden-cheeked warbler from the Endangered Species Act. In January, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended downgrading the songbird’s status from endangered to threatened. (More)
➤ San Antonio: Northside ISD is opening enrollment to all families in the greater San Antonio area for the first time. “We are taking advantage of declining enrollment at some of our schools,” said a district spokesperson. (See Details)
➤ Henderson County: Two girls, ages three and five, died after a boat capsized on Cedar Creek Lake Sunday night. Ten adults survived the incident. (More)
➤ Princeton: Meanwhile, the body of Juan Omar Chaidez, an off-duty Dallas firefighter who went missing while kayaking on Lake Lavon on Saturday, was recovered yesterday morning. Multiple agencies participated in the search. (More)
➤ The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has ordered the emergency closure of six massage parlors across the state due to suspected human trafficking. (See Details)
➤ Austin: ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas expressed confidence that the Texas power grid would be able to meet electricity demand this summer. He praised lawmakers for investing in new natural gas power generation. (More)
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➤ The San Antonio Spurs have hired Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney to become their associate head coach under Mitch Johnson. (More)
➤ The Houston Astros signed 33-year-old first baseman Jon Singleton to a minor league contract, needing another left-handed batter as Yordan Alvarez remains on the injured list. Released by the Astros at the end of last season, Singleton has smacked 12 home runs in 55 games while batting .213 this year. (More)
➤ Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons begged Tom Brady for a signed jersey at an event this weekend despite Brady’s reps insisting they’d already sent him one. The hilarious interaction ended with a big hug between the two players. (More)
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➤ The year-over-year inflation rate in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the second-lowest among 23 metropolitan areas ranked in a recent WalletHub analysis. The 0.6% increase is well below the national average of 2.4%. (More)
➤ Chevron is leasing 125,000 acres in the Smackover Formation in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas to extract lithium. Researchers estimate the formation contains between 5 million and 19 million tons of the element, a critical component of electric vehicle batteries. (More)
➤ Wistron Corporation, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, is considering two sites in Fort Worth for new supercomputer manufacturing facilities that could support nearly 900 jobs with minimum average salaries of $63,000. (More)
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➤ A study led by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found surprisingly low levels of microplastics in the sediments of Matagorda Bay and nearby inlets, suggesting the particles are being swept out to sea. (See Details)
➤ A San Antonio news outlet ranked all 14 flavors of Buc-ee’s beef jerky. See which flavor was described as “funky in all the wrong ways.” (More)
➤ Matt Jones, a former UT linebacker who helped the Longhorns win their first Big 12 title in 1996, joined the school’s police department last week after a 24-year career with the Austin Police Department. “It feels like home to me,” Jones said. (More)
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Abbott Vetoes THC Ban
