Texas Special Session: Debate Over THC Product Ban Heats Up
WFAAJuly 7, 20251 min362 views
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- 📌 Texas lawmakers are returning to Austin for a special session this month, with the future of THC products as a central debate topic.
- ⚠️ Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is advocating for a complete ban on THC, referring to edibles as "poison" and emphasizing the need to prevent children from accessing them.
Governor's Veto and Company Response
- 🚫 Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill that would have banned THC, citing potential legal challenges as the reason for his decision.
- 💡 Hometown Hero Wellness, an Austin-based company, has used Patrick's public stunt of tossing edibles as a way to fight back against the proposed ban.
- 💬 The company's representative stated they are not seeking to sell to everyone but are advocating for age limits instead of an outright ban.
- 🗣️ The Lieutenant Governor's office has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the ongoing debate.
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