Texas Governor Vetoes THC Ban, Urges Regulation and Calls for Special Session
TL;DR
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, citing legal and regulatory concerns, which was welcomed by the hemp industry and advocates for medical use, while highlighting ongoing debates over cannabis regulation at state and federal levels.
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- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick "puzzled" by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's veto of bill banning THC, saying "the governor of the state of Texas wants to legalize recreational marijuana" CBS News
- Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills The Texas Tribune
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