Texas Veterans Lobby Governor Abbott to Veto THC Ban

Veto Push Against Senate Bill 3

• 🎯 Veterans and the VFW of Texas are actively lobbying Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which passed the House and Senate.
• ✊ Combat veterans are committed to this cause, stating "We don't quit. We get knocked down and we're going to get back up."

Arguments for and Against the THC Ban

• ⚠️ Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, a supporter of the ban, calls THC poisonous and dangerous, claiming it is being sold to children.
• 💡 Opponents argue that the bill is insane and that the industry needs regulation, not a ban.
• ✅ They highlight that THC helps some veterans manage PTSD and anxiety, providing an alternative to opioids and prescription pills.

Governor Abbott's Decision

• ⏳ Governor Abbott has 10 days from the end of the session to sign, veto, or allow the bill to become law without his signature.
• ❓ His stance on the bill remains undisclosed, with no hints about his feelings on the matter.
• 💬 The VFW emphasizes that this is a life and death issue that Lieutenant Governor Patrick "just doesn't get."