Abbott Proposes Regulations On Texas' Booming Data Center Industry
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Key FactsAbbott Blocks THC Ban, Plans Regulation Instead
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
- Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a total ban on consumable THC products and called for a special session to focus on regulation.
- The rejected bill aimed to prohibit all edible hemp products containing any THC, including delta-8 and delta-9 variants.
- Abbott cited constitutional challenges and federal law conflicts, warning the ban would likely fail in court and delay safety solutions.
- Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick strongly opposed the veto, as the ban was among his top legislative priorities over 17 years.
Texas must enact a regulatory framework that protects public safety, aligns with federal law, has a fully funded enforcement structure and can take effect without delay.— Greg Abbott stated this in a statement explaining his veto.
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