AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has vetoed funding for a critical federal-state nutrition program, the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program, a decision that eliminates planned grocery assistance for nearly 4 million children across the state during the summer months. The veto effectively prevents Texas from participating in the federal program…
Austin, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has struck down legislation aimed at prohibiting consumable hemp-derived THC products across the state, signaling a preference for regulatory measures over a complete ban. The governor’s decision to veto Senate Bill 3, which sought to outlaw these widely available products, underscores a significant point of contention within Texas’s…
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, exercised his gubernatorial authority to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a controversial legislative measure that sought to impose a statewide prohibition on all consumable products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The veto marks a significant victory for Texas’ burgeoning hemp-derived product industry, ensuring…
