Abbott Prepares Executive Order on Statewide THC Sales Rules | Texas Political Spotlight
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Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing an executive order that would impose new statewide rules on THC sales, including a minimum purchase age of 21, after lawmakers failed to agree on a ban during the latest special session. At the same time, Texas Rep. James Talarico has launched his campaign for U.S. Senate, bringing his blend of progressive politics and faith-driven messaging into a crowded Democratic primary that already includes former Rep. Colin Allred and former astronaut Terry Virts. And in a separate development, New York Attorney General Letitia James has stepped into a legal fight with Texas over abortion pills, a clash over shield laws that experts say could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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