The news of Texas covered today includes:

Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas House passes property tax relief package and we’re lucky they went mostly with the Senate’s version. Bail reform passes the House finally but not until Democrats significantly watered it down.

And today is set to be the big “Rope, not Dope” vote on THC and hemp. See these two stories to get an idea of what a mess Rep. Ken King has the House in:

• 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 from the 89th Legislature mentioned:

• Texas State Fair Legislation Protecting 2A Rights on Public Property Advances from House Committee – contact members of the Calendars Committee immediately and demand it be set for a vote on the House floor.
• Special Interests Pressuring Abbott to Veto Real Housing Reform: Why HB 21 Deserves to Become Law – correct
• Schools could only use B.C./A.D. date system under Texas bill – important and needs to pass.
• House bill orders Reese Technology Center to strengthen partnership with Texas Tech

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Double Anti-Wimp Update:

• Armed robbery fails due to armed victim
• One home invader killed, another arrested

Harris County DA dismisses charges against prominent Republican donor Dr. Steven Hotze previously charged by Kim Ogg

Hackers give Abilene, TX one week to pay ransom after cyber attack.

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