Texas Hemp Industry Faces Extinction as THC Ban Bill Awaits Governor's Signature

Coalition in favor of THC ban

The state Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 3, which would ban tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC. Gov. Greg Abbott has not indicated whether he will sign the ban into law.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott could sign or veto a THC ban, impacting the hemp industry’s future. Lawmakers and businesses await his decision on Senate Bill 3.

Texas hemp industry faces extinction as THC ban bill awaits governor's signature

Governor Greg Abbott holds the fate of Texas' hemp industry in his hands as he considers signing a bill that would ban all THC products in the state.

East Texas political leaders reflect on legislative session, proposed THC ban

Nacogdoches County Democratic Party Chair John Watt says Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) should veto a bill that would ban THC products, saying it would eliminate thousands of jobs. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-TX) supports the ban. “It also doesn’t take into account the compassionate needs for people, the people who are on hospice care that need that to fight their pain,” Watt said.

Stop asking Greg Abbott if he'll veto the Texas THC ban. He's thinking!