Texas’s Dan Patrick Vows to Keep Fighting Against THC After Abbott Vetoes Ban

Could Abbott’s veto on the THC bill impact his working relationship with Patrick in the long term?

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has expressed disappointment that Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed one of his priority bills.

Patrick vows to continue fight against retail THC after ban veto

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promised Monday to keep fighting against the retail consumable hemp industry, accusing Gov. Greg Abbott of turning Texas into a recreational marijuana state by vetoing a statewide ban on THC gummies, vapes and other related products.

New poll reveals 34% of Texans strongly oppose THC ban

TYLER, Texas (KETK) - Fifty percent of Texans are opposed to a ban on THC products in the state, according to a poll conducted by the University of Texas at Tyler. This comes just days after Gov. Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 that would have made it a misdemeanor to own, manufacture or sell consumable THC products. AFFIDAVIT: Winnsboro ISD coach arrested after attempting to hide sexual relationship between another coach, student UTT's Center…

Republican leaders criticize Texas governor’s veto on THC ban

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for vetoing a bill that would have effectively banned THC products in the state. Texas' top two Republican leaders appear to be realigned over the issue after the public criticism. At a press conference, Patrick voiced confusion over Abbott’s last-minute decision. “It puzzles me why my friend Greg Abbott would at the last minute, at about 22 minutes after 11, decide to veto this bill,” Patri…

Federal appeals court rejects TX Gov Abbott’s rationale for vetoing THC ban

In his proclamation explaining the veto, he said SB 3 was “well-intentioned. But it would never go into effect because of valid constitutional challenges.”

Texas’s Dan Patrick vows to keep fighting against THC after Abbott vetoes ban

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) vowed to keep fighting for a total THC ban in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) vetoed such a ban but signaled willingness to accept certain facets of one. In a statement Monday night, Abbott appeared open to a ban on “synthetic” cannabinoids — an olive branch in the escalating war of words with Patrick. The statement from Abbott’s office indicated his support for banning Delta-8, Delta-10 and other lab-created or modifie…