Texas Briefing
Policy talk, Texas-sized.
Institute experts and their guests deliver insights into the policy challenges shaping life in the Lone Star State, untangling issues in health, the economy, climate resilience, and more to understand how policy matters are impacting communities from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast.
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New Texas Hemp Rules and the Future of Cannabis Policy
In this episode, Ed Emmett and Katharine Neill Harris examine Texas’ new hemp regulations, including what has changed and their implications for policy, public health, and enforcement.
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Should Teens Need Parental Permission to Access Birth Control?
Kari White joins Elena M. Marks on the “Texas Briefing” podcast to examine the role of confidential contraceptive care in teens’ health and the policy case for removing parental consent requirements.
Kari White, Elena M. Marks June 5, 2025