Gov. Greg Abbott declined to endorse Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s THC ban on Thursday, saying he needs more information about how lawmakers propose a prohibition that would criminalize a fast-growing cannabis market in Texas.

Texas' biggest trade partner is Mexico and has been for at least the past 16 years. The two totalled $272.3 billion in 2023.

Sheriff Martin Cuellar on Tuesday visited with Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas Capitol where he stressed the need for more funding for border security. Cuellar was in Austin as part of the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition Legislative Day where participants got the opportunity to speak with legislators on critical law enforcement issues facing the border.

Texas Governor stresses Operation Lone Star success, citing over 531,500 apprehensions and significant drug seizures.

Migrant encounters are down along the border ahead of the implementation of Trump's tariffs against Mexican products

Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S. southern border in Texas on Wednesday, alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.