The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: What Governor Abbott ruined in a lasts moment veto, the U.S. Congress fixed: The spending bill to reopen government removed the unintended loophole that created a multi-billion dollar get-high drug industry using THC in hemp. Every grower, processor, and retailer knew from the beginning that they were operating via a loophole never intended but went into the drug business anyway – have zero compassion for them (if this holds up.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Former state representative, Chris Paddie, fined over $100,000 by the Texas Clown Court, a.k.a. the so-called Ethics Commission – and this time the clowns seem to have gotten it right.Campaign news items:YCT endorses either Middleton or Roy for Texas A.G.C.J. Peterson announces run for Lubbock County Commissioner Precinct 4Familiar face joins race for Texas lieutenant governor, Mike Collier runs as an independent after many losses as DemocratHD17: Tom Glass to challenge GOP incumbent for state houseTX23: Rep. Tony Gonzales refuses to address published accusations of affair with staffer who died by self-immolationListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com