Texas, South Dakota Governors Call Special Sessions on Prison, THC, Flood Relief
Texas, South Dakota Governors Call Special Sessions on Prison, THC, Flood Relief

Texas, South Dakota Governors Call Special Sessions on Prison, THC, Flood Relief

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has convened a special legislative session focusing on a range of issues including redistricting, flood disaster relief, and the regulation of THC products. A significant agenda item is the proposed ban on THC products for individuals under 21 and the implementation of stricter regulations on the hemp industry to ensure product safety and prevent youth exposure. Abbott vetoed a prior bill that would have broadly banned consumable THC products, citing constitutional challenges and potential legal risks for farmers, and is now pushing for legislation that criminalizes providing hemp-derived products to minors while allowing regulated legal sales for adults. The new regulatory framework aims to limit product potency, restrict synthetically modified compounds, and establish enforcement mechanisms, with an approach similar to alcohol regulation. Lawmakers are also addressing flood disaster relief during the 30-day session, with Abbott expressing confidence that many of the issues on his agenda will be resolved. The session represents Abbott's effort to balance protecting public health, supporting agricultural interests, and addressing pressing state concerns.

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