Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Faces Backlash

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is facing a backlash from his fellow conservatives over his successful push to ban THC products in Texas. The THC ban was a top priority for Patrick, who said a loophole in a 2019 state law regulating hemp had enabled retailers to sell dangerous products to young people. Some conservatives are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to veto the ban, accusing Patrick of championing a nanny-state law and creating an opportunity for Mexican drug cartels to fill demand for THC products on the black market.