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Gov. Abbott Calls Special Session on THC and Other Vetoed Bills. Here's a Look at What to Expect

  • Governor Greg Abbott has scheduled a special legislative session beginning July 21, 2025, in Austin to reconsider six bills he recently vetoed, including legislation targeting hemp-derived THC products.
  • Abbott vetoed 26 bills just before the midnight deadline, including Senate Bill 3 that aimed to ban THC products, due to concerns about lengthy legal battles and public safety effects.
  • Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who has prioritized banning hemp-derived THC products, condemned Abbott’s veto for neglecting families affected by these substances and accused the governor of effectively supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana.
  • The hemp-derived THC market in Texas is estimated at $8 billion, with opponents warning a ban could endanger thousands of jobs and shut down the industry, while supporters say these products threaten public safety.
  • The special session signals ongoing tensions between Abbott and Patrick, with potential legislative changes on the vetoed bills and a possible override, continuing Abbott’s record of calling nine special sessions since 2015.
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CBS Austin broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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