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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Alejandro Serrano

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks about Senate Bill 3 during a press conference in the Texas Capitol on May 28, 2025. Patrick, joined by representatives from the House and Senate, spoke about the bill and how its passage would be a service to Texans, saving their lives. The bill is set to head to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, which Patrick said he wasn’t worried about.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks about Senate Bill 3 during a press conference in the Texas Capitol on May 28, 2025. Patrick, flanked by state lawmakers, argued the bill's ban on THC products would be a service to Texans, saving their lives. (Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune)

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was clear from the start.

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