Abbott Vetoes THC Ban As Texans Fire Up Dan Patrick on Social Media

Holy cow, Texas. It happened! Gov. Greg Abbott just vetoed Senate Bill 3, the proposed statewide ban on all hemp-derived THC products like Delta-8 and Delta-9 edibles, vapes, and oils.

The move shocked the entire state of Texas, including me, as folks in the Lone Star State were left with their jaw dropped to the ground.  Abbott said the bill was “well-intentioned” but would have led to legal chaos and left the state vulnerable to lawsuits.

READ MORE: How THC Ban Would Have Greatly Affected Texas

Why Abbott Said ‘Nope’ to SB 3

Instead of banning THC outright, Abbott called for a smart, regulated system, age limits, testing, labeling, and local control. You know, common-sense stuff. He even called lawmakers back for a special session on July 21 to figure it out.

In his veto statement, Abbott said he wasn’t against the idea of regulating THC, but this bill wasn’t it. He said it would’ve led to “lengthy legal battles,” likely gotten thrown out in court, and would have delayed any real protections for kids or consumers.

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Who Wins?

This veto is a big win for veterans, small businesses, chronic pain patients, and the thousands of Texans who just want to manage anxiety or sleep through the night without fear of becoming criminals. And the public? Oh, they were very vocal.

Meanwhile, Dan Patrick Got Torched Online

In the end, Abbott’s veto shows that Texans still have a voice, and when enough people speak up, even the big dogs in Austin have to listen. Now, all eyes are on the special session and Dan Patrick’s replies on social media.