Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick isn't giving an inch on his push to ban THC products in Texas. Despite polls showing middling support for the ban from GOP primary voters and backlash by conservative talk radio hosts who are usually on his side,

While in Lubbock, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. Charles defended the proposed bill that would ban THC across the state, impacting the $8 billion hemp industry.

It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discussed a potential special session for congressional redistricting, legislative wins and his own political future on Inside Texas Politics.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he thinks he “knows where his heart is,” referring to Gov. Greg Abbott’s pending decision on whether to sign a controversial ban on THC, the psychoactive component of hemp. Patrick stopped short of predicting whether Abbott will sign the bill that passed in the recent legislative session.

53% of Republican primary voters believe a ban will create opportunities for drug cartels. Becoming an SA Current Supporter for as little as $5 a month allows us to continue offering readers access to our coverage of local news, food, nightlife, events, and culture with no paywalls.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke about the 2025 Texas legislative session with reporters in Corpus Christi on June 9.

Patrick makes a strong stand on hemp-derived THC, plus highlights new Texas laws. Find out what he said. Michael Cuviello

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a post-session press conference at the Waco Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The press conference comes after the 89th Legislative Session, which approved major bills including a THC ban.