Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have banned consumable hemp products containing any THC, preserving the Texas hemp industry and opposing a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.The veto creates a political clash between Abbott and Patrick, with Patrick strongly criticizing the decision and threatening a special session to address the issue.The hemp industry, supported by some veterans and chronic pain patients, argued against the ban, emphasizing the economic impact and benefits of consumable hemp products, while opponents expressed concerns about public health and youth access.https://tsbrenterprises.org/gov-greg-abbott-vetoes-thc-ban/