An increasing number of Texans are calling on Governor Gregg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which its opposers say will destroy the Texas hemp industry. Just hours remain for a decision.
Bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 3, which seeks to ban all forms of the intoxicating cannabinoid THC derived from hemp in Texas, occurred in May. Since that time, the bill has been sitting on the Governor's desk for his signoff, veto or it coming into effect without his signature – and today is the big day where a decision one way or another is made.
Among the actions protesting its possible green-light was a petition circulated by the Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC), which has been getting plenty of attention and signatures. According to THBC, as at June 21 it had reached 153,484 signatures. Added to that have been thousands of handwritten letters delivered to the Governor's office by the organisation earlier this month, plus 800 more delivered late last week.
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