Gov. Greg Abbott Vetoes THC Ban In Texas, Calls For Regulation Instead
The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products and shortly after called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance.
The late-night action just minutes before the veto deadline keeps the Texas hemp industry alive for now, while spiking a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Senate Bill 3 would have banned consumable hemp products that contained any THC, including delta-8 and delta-9.
Abbott, who had remained quiet about the issue throughout the legislative session, rejected the measure amid immense political pressure from both sides of the aisle, including from conservatives activists typically supportive of Patrick’s priorities.
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