Texas Governor Vetoes THC Ban, Calls Special Session for Regulation

Veto of THC Ban

• 🏛️ Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban all THC products in Texas.
• ⚠️ Abbott stated that the bill would likely face valid constitutional challenges and that a complete ban is "not the answer."
• 💡 He acknowledged the safety concerns but highlighted that thousands of Texans, including veterans and patients, rely on THC for pain relief and PTSD treatment.

Lieutenant Governor's Reaction

• 🗣️ Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called the veto a "betrayal," stating it ignored broad support from Republicans, law enforcement, and medical groups.
• ⚖️ Patrick argued that the bill was supported by 105 out of 108 Republicans and that families have been devastated by THC products.

Hemp Industry Response

• 🎉 The Texas Hemp Business Council celebrated the veto, praising Abbott for protecting over 53,000 jobs and rejecting what they called Dan Patrick's "propaganda crusade."
• 🤝 The council stated Abbott stood with millions of Texans by vetoing the ban.

Next Steps: Special Session

• 🗓️ Governor Abbott has called for a special legislative session to convene shortly.
• 🎯 The purpose of the special session is to regulate THC products, rather than ban them entirely, as Abbott is looking for alternative solutions.