Episode 3734: Report: School funding deal reached | Ken King working to keep get-high THC for sale in Texas – Pratt on Texas 5/21/2025

The news of Texas covered today includes:

Our Lone Star story of the day: Report says a deal has been struck on the now $8.5 billion increase in funds for Texas public schools between the House and Senate.

On the get-high THC front, where Rep. Ken King and other House members are working hard to keep THC-infused drinks and edibles for sale in Texas (shameful!,) the bill was postponed again yesterday and the House adjourned without hearing it. You really should read:

• Fight heats up over hemp-based THC on eve of House vote as Lt. Gov. Patrick weighs in
• Veterans, Parents, Liquor, and Beer: The Complicated Lobby Fight Over Texas’ Proposed THC Ban

Other items covered from the Legislature include:

• Rep. Ken King is still blocking the Texas Women's Privacy Act - call his office at 512-463-0736 and ask for a hearing of SB 240.
• Effort To Remove the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project From State Water Plan Dies in House
• Texas passes bill to protect utility workers from assault

Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.

Number of 'Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn' Grows to 58; Big Sandy passes full ordinance.

As promised, this link: Northside ISD sued over teacher's alleged 'Go back to Africa' comment.

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