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Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The veto angered the bill’s chief champion, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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House Bill 1481 from the Texas State Legislature mandates schools private and public to create policies prohibiting student use of personal communication devices during instructional time. This means schools will be mandated to have policies that would ban cell phones, smartwatches, and other devices during the school day. The bill has passed both the Texas House and Senate and has been signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.
Read moreThe Terry County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a clear warning to all citizens in the City of Brownfield , the City of Meadow, Texas , the City of Wellman, and throughout Terry County: BE AWARE OF A SCAM. An individual or individuals are impersonating a Terry County Sheriff’s Deputy, reaching out through phone calls, texts, and emails, falsely claiming that people have warrants, are breaking the law, or have outstanding fines. Sheriff Tim Click firmly states that the TCSO NEVER contacts individuals about warrants, legal violations, or fines via phone, text, or email. DO NOT engage with anyone claiming to be a Terry County Sheriff’s Deputy.
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Terry County Commissioners met in regular session Monday and went over the county audit. The audit was performed by Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss. Tyler Kennedy with the firm presented a report on the audit to commissioners. Kennedy commended County Auditor Sabrina Brady on keeping the county finances clean and correct. Kennedy also stated that the firm found no deficiencies in control of the finances nor any on governmental activities dealing with finance. Terry County works on about a three to six month fund balance which is generally in step with governmental protocol. Kennedy stated that the county balance is healthy at 9.6 million dollars with most oof that allotted to road and bridge work along with vendor pay and county salaries as of December 31, 2024. Kennedy also confirmed that all county employee health plans are fully funded. Commissioners approved and accepted the audit.
Read moreThe Brownfield Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors discussed a possible application process to be used by the board for incentives June 16 during its regular board meeting.
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