US EditionLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Believes Gov. Abbott Wants to ‘Legalize Marijuana in Texas’ After THC Ban Veto
- Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have banned all THC consumables in Texas, late on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
- Abbott argued that SB 3 faced valid constitutional challenges and announced a special legislative session starting July 21 to address hemp regulation and other issues.
- Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick criticized the veto during a Monday press conference in Austin, calling SB 3 one of his top five bills and saying it was a conflict that did not need to happen.
- Patrick stated he is not angry at Abbott but disagrees with the decision, calling claims of regulated THC products "BS" and declaring the Texas Compassionate Use Program "worthless now."
- Patrick believes the veto and subsequent regulation effort suggest Abbott intends to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas, while Abbott plans to pursue THC product oversight in the special session.
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