Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is no fan of Gov. Greg Abbott's recent actions regarding cannabis. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle)
Abbott has remained quiet on social media about his decision, but FOX 7 Austin reported it is one of 26 bills the governor has vetoed from the recent legislative session.
SB 3, which would have banned THC products across the Lone Star State, is now on the agenda for a special legislative session in July, the local TV station reported.
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THC products at Bahama Mama on Montrose Blvd. are photographed on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Houston. (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle)
During a news conference on Monday, Patrick accused Abbott of wanting to legalize marijuana in Texas.
"You cannot regulate 8–9000 locations," Patrick said of cannabis stores. "We do not have enough law enforcement to do so, and they'll continue to sell it, skirting the law."
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Texas Hemp Business Council, which opposes SB 3, posted a statement to Facebook following Abbott's veto.
"By vetoing SB 3, he stood with millions of Texans, protected 53,000+ jobs,— and rejected the lies, donors, and Dan Patrick’s propaganda crusade. Governor Abbott showed real leadership today. Texas is stronger for it," the statement said.
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