US EditionGov. Abbott Calls Special Session on THC and Other Vetoed Bills. Here's a Look at What to Expect
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has scheduled a special legislative session to begin on July 21, 2023, in Austin to reconsider six bills he recently vetoed, including legislation regulating hemp-derived THC products.
- Abbott vetoed 26 bills around the June 2 session end, notably Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban hemp-derived THC products despite Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's push.
- Senate Bill 3 targeted banning hemp products with THC in an $8 billion Texas market, where supporters cite public safety concerns and opponents warn of job and industry losses.
- Lieutenant Governor Patrick said Abbott’s veto "leaves them feeling abandoned" and accused the industry of a "tremendous onslaught of pressure" with "unlimited money."
- The special session will primarily focus on regulating hemp-derived THC and could include veto override attempts, indicating ongoing debate over safety and economic impacts.
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