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Lawsuit Targets Paxton Over Texas THC Ban Enforcement

8/16/2026

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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, told a young man he did not know details of Texas’s THC ban and walked away when questioned.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton, who holds the Republican Senate nomination.
Aaron Rupar said a lawsuit targets Paxton for enforcing Texas’s marijuana ban to the fullest extent.
Joe Rogan said the ban could damage Paxton’s chances of defeating James Talarian in the Senate race.

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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, told a young man he did not know details of Texas’s THC ban and walked away when questioned.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton, who holds the Republican Senate nomination.
Aaron Rupar said a lawsuit targets Paxton for enforcing Texas’s marijuana ban to the fullest extent.
Joe Rogan said the ban could damage Paxton’s chances of defeating James Talarian in the Senate race.