
Karen Harper
Senior Political Writer at The Dallas Morning News
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2 weeks ago |
gazettextra.com | Karen Harper
By Karen Brooks Harper - The Dallas Morning News (TNS) AUSTIN, Texas - As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott considers whether to allow the state to ban gummies, vapes and edibles made with tetrahydrocannabinol - or THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana - he'll dive into months of passionate arguments from parents, veterans, business owners and police. Many of them are his loyal voters. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
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thederrick.com | Karen Harper |Karen Harper
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott considers whether to allow the state to ban gummies, vapes and edibles made with tetrahydrocannabinol — or THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana – he’ll dive into months of passionate arguments from parents, veterans, business owners and police. Many of them are his loyal voters. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
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2 weeks ago |
union-bulletin.com | Karen Harper
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott considers whether to allow the state to ban gummies, vapes and edibles made with tetrahydrocannabinol — or THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana – he’ll dive into months of passionate arguments from parents, veterans, business owners and police. Many of them are his loyal voters.
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2 weeks ago |
dailyitem.com | Karen Harper
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott considers whether to allow the state to ban gummies, vapes and edibles made with tetrahydrocannabinol — or THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana – he’ll dive into months of passionate arguments from parents, veterans, business owners and police. Many of them are his loyal voters. kAmqFE H92E E96 #6AF3=:42? 8@G6C?@C =:<6=J H@?’E ?665 E@ H@CCJ 23@FE 2D 96 E24<=6D H92E :D 2C8F23=J @?6 @7 E96 >@DE 2?E:4:A2E65 564:D:@?D @7 9:D E:>6 :?
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3 weeks ago |
garlandjournal.com | Karen Harper
House members gave initial approval, saying it gives local families more control. Opponents worry the proposal makes it easier to ban books. By Karen Brooks Harperhttps://www.dallasnews.com/AUSTIN — School boards could yank books off school library shelves if locals think they’re profane or indecent under legislation that won preliminary approval Monday in the Texas House.
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