Texas Governor Greg Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls for Regulation Amidst Political Tensions

Jackson Reed1 week ago07 mins

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…

Texas Governor Vetoes Total THC Ban, Safeguarding $4.3 Billion Hemp Industry

Jackson Reed1 week ago07 mins

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…