Gov. Greg Abbott Shuts Down Texas THC Ban Last Minute

Late Sunday night, with just minutes to spare, Texas Governor Greg Abbott shocked everyone, including his own party, by vetoing a bill that would’ve banned THC edibles, vapes, and drinks across the state.

Senate Bill 3 was written to ban almost all THC-infused hemp products in Texas, including edibles, vapes, beverages, and tinctures even those with trace amounts of THC derived from hemp.

The bill had overwhelming support from Republican lawmakers, law enforcement, and health coalitions. It was expected to pass easily. The bill would’ve banned anything with THC.

But Abbott shut it down. Why?

In his veto note, he said the bill would likely end up in court and stall anyway. Instead, he wants lawmakers to come back to the table and pass regulations that keep THC away from kids, not a total ban. He’s calling a special session on July 21, and THC rules will be back on the table.

So, what does this mean for you?

If you’ve been buying legal THC in Texas: the stuff that helps with sleep, anxiety, or just chills you out after a long day, you’re not breaking the law. At least not yet, the industry lives on for now.

But the war against THC isn’t over. Many people still want these products gone. However, advocates for THC say the bill would dismantle an $8 billion industry supporting over 53,000 jobs and would also open the floodgates to unregulated, unsafe products in Texas.

Veterans, small business owners, and farmers say they rely on THC. Law enforcement and conservative lawmakers say it’s getting out of control.