Senate boss says he's trying to save entire generation from drugs in frantic attempt to exert pressure on governor who could deem SB 3 as small business-killing unemployment act that's drastic disconnect from GOP voters in world today en route to red pen kill. more Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and allies try to save THC ban from veto May 28   Angie Button, Ana-Maria Ramos and Cassie Garcia Hernandez May 27 Senate bill goes to Abbott who will play executioner or savior for successful small businesses that would be forced to close in state where GOP lawmakers ignore massive potential for fallout after failing to anticipate wages of hemp vote. more   Lieutenant gov suffers rare setback on measure that TLR and Abbott also pushed with amendment on SB 30 that prompts GOP sponsor to postpone final vote as trial lawyers claim major victory on measure AG vowed to oppose. more Barbara Gervin-Hawkins questions bill sponsor in House May 26   1936 cult classic Reefer Madness available now on Paramount+ Committee gutting appears to be ruse that puts Senate leader in position for taking credit on Memorial Day weekend for expansion with deal he forges with House ally and shares with Burrows lieutenant who got stampeded after removing cannabis ban from separate bill. more   Film industry revival plan that Senate boss pitched with homegrown movie stars gets tentative OK as conservative decries Hollywood handouts and attacks measure with Harvey Weinstein name drop as 33 GOP reps and lone Dem vote no. more Todd Hunter guides film incentives bill to final vote in House May 25   @GregAbbott_TX touts border razor wire May 23 despite crossings plunge   Senate boss becomes first Texas leader to control both chambers simultaneously with cannabis industry dismantling vote that hangs sponsor out to dry as lieutenant gov gets more of what he wants than ever after showering Burrows with flattery. more Republicans Ken King and Tom Oliverson square off on THC on May 21   @DanPatrick pushes Texas House for THC ban in video May 21 Bill sponsor Ken King and ex-speaker cast only GOP votes against outright ban that half-dozen Democrats support despite warnings on lost jobs, wages, freedom and relief for veterans with bill that would kill booming industry that employs 53,000 plus. more