Texas Governor Abbott's Veto Deadline: THC Ban and Assisted Living Bills

Key Legislation Facing Governor Abbott

• 🎯 Governor Greg Abbott has a Sunday deadline to either veto or sign bills passed during the Texas Legislative session.
• ✅ One signed bill, spurred by an investigation, makes owning an unlicensed assisted living center a criminal offense, following the death of an intellectually disabled man.

The Controversial THC Ban Bill

• ⚖️ A highly watched bill proposes a total ban on THC, which would impact the current legal sale of products with less than 0.3% THC.
• 💰 This ban threatens an $8 billion industry in Texas.
• ⚠️ Proponents argue that THC aids veterans with PTSD and cancer victims with pain management, while opponents push for the ban.
• 💬 The complexity and arguments surrounding the THC bill are being further explored in an "After the Session" special.

Legislative Session and Potential Special Session

• 🎤 Experts Jason Whitley, Teresa Woodard, and Alfredo Rodriguez are discussing the 89th Texas Legislature.
• ❓ They are also analyzing the possibility of a special legislative session.
• 📺 The full discussion is available for streaming on WFAA Plus.