Texas' governor issued an executive order Wednesday mandating age restrictions on consumable hemp products containing THC. This comes after Abbott's veto earlier this year of legislation that would have banned the products outright.

Now, nine large boxes filled with the product sit in the back of Arneson’s store after a new law banning the sale of THC vape pens went into effect Sept. 1. Although some prepared for the loss in sales, many smoke shops are now exploring new avenues of revenue.

Tens of millions of voters have had their information run through the tool — a striking portion of the U.S. public, considering little has been made public about the tool's accuracy or data security.

The Austin state lawmaker is challenging former congressman and unsuccessful 2024 Senate candidate Colin Allred and former NASA astronaut Terry Virts for the Democratic nod. The Republican primary is a close race between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Professors’ concerns included the state’s DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities.

The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have separately petitioned the Supreme Court of Texas to have 13 lawmakers declared to have abandoned their offices after they left the state for two weeks to temporarily prevent the passage of a Republican-led congressional redistricting plan.

Recent statewide redistricting will not affect Denton in the way large cities like Dallas, San Antonio and Austin will be impacted. However, it will affect representation in the county for some voters.

Texas lawmakers ended their second special session without regulating or banning hemp.

House Bill 18 would ban lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break. It would punish such actions by fining lawmakers and their contributors up to $5,000 per donation.

Suburban officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have enacted rules aimed at curtailing a sweeping new state law to allow more apartments.

Denton Public Library operates three libraries: Emily Fowler Central Library in downtown Denton, North Branch Library on North Locust Street and South Branch Library.