In Lubbock, Texas, police body cam footage captured a humorous encounter where officers on horseback confronted a man suspected of carrying narcotics. When the man refused a pocket search, an officer jokingly mentioned having a “narcotic-smelling horse,” prompting the suspect to flee. However, he was quickly caught since outrunning a horse was impossible. The viral video, shared by the Lubbock Police Department, highlights the unique and effective use of mounted police in the state, whether or not the horse was truly trained to detect drugs.

The article also touches on several significant new laws in Texas, including a statewide ban on cellphone use in classrooms, expansion of medical marijuana eligibility, increased funding for teacher pay raises, and new regulations on school book access. Additionally, Texas is addressing infrastructure and housing issues with a water crisis fund and relaxed zoning rules for affordable housing. Lastly, a separate note mentions that over a dozen iconic snacks have been banned in Texas due to FDA ingredient regulations, affecting popular treats like candy corn and red velvet cake mixes.