Gov. Greg Abbott could amend Texas’ THC ban during a special session, observer speculates

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is considering calling a special session, which could lead to a revision of the state’s pending ban on THC-containing products, Hearst political reporter Jeremy Wallace speculated in a new analysis piece.

Even though Abbott chalked up major legislative victories this legislative session, including a long-pursued win on school vouchers, the Republican governor earlier this month told attendees of a Harris County Republican Party dinner, “all I can say is we may not be done yet,” the Express-News reports.

During the speech, Abbott specifically referred to Senate Bill 19, which would banned cities, counties and school districts from spending taxpayer dollars on lobbying in Austin. Facing stiff resistance in the House, that legislation failed to cross the finish line before the end of the session.

The Trump White House also could be pressuring Abbott into redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms in a bid to stave off losses due to the president’s poor approval ratings, political observers also speculate. As of press time, Trump is underwater with a 46% average approval rating, according to Real Clear Politics.

However, in Friday’s analysis, Wallace further speculates Abbott could want a special session to revise and amendment Senate Bill 3, the controversial measure shutting down all sales of hemp products that include THC, the compound in cannabis that gets people high.

Numerous polls show the legislation — one Lt. Dan Patrick’s top legislative priorities — is unpopular with both veterans and GOP voters. The state’s burgeoning hemp industry also lobbied strenuously for regulation of its business rather than an outright ban, arguing the latter would kill jobs, economic growth and tax revenue.

One other thing is clear: it’s not advisable to bet against Abbott demanding a special session. The governor has called eight since taking office in 2015.

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