Willie Nelson, a musician, endorsed James Talarico, the Democratic candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, days before the Nov. 3 election.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 2, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Monthly sales of Willie's Remedy+ hemp THC drink$20 million1
Coming up
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Texas U.S. Senate election1
Friday, December 11, 2026. Federal ban on hemp THC products begins1
Who's involved
Willie NelsonSinger and hemp product business owner, endorser of Talarico
James TalaricoDemocratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas
Ken PaxtonRepublican Attorney General of Texas, Senate candidate
The facts
Willie Nelson endorsed James Talarico in a mass email sent before Nov. 3.1
Nelson said Talarico is the hope needed and that change is coming if people do their part.1
A federal ban on hemp THC products will begin Dec. 11.1
Nelson opposed the hemp THC ban, saying prohibition hands the market to the black market.1
Nelson owns a hemp THC drink sold under the Willie's Remedy+ brand.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Willie Nelson James Talarico is a good man and will be a good U.S. Senator for Texas.1
Willie Nelson People are struggling because things cost too much and politicians don't care about voters.1
Willie Nelson Dark money attacks are trying to bury Talarico; they use divide-and-conquer strategy.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Willie Nelson Is For James Talarico and Against the Hemp THC Ban
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