"We're going to ban your stores before we leave here for good, whether it's in May or July or August," Patrick declared at a press conference Wednesday morning, recommending they voluntarily close their doors now.
Patrick's remarks come as he leads a push for Senate Bill 3, authored by State Sen. Charles Perry (RLubbock), which would shut down all THC-infused product sales, close existing smoke shops, and prevent new ones from opening. He described the explosion of over 8,000 THC retailers across Texas in just the last few years as nothing short of a backdoor marijuana legalization effort, fueled by loopholes in state and federal law.The Senate passed the bill in a 24-7 vote Wednesday afternoon.

"These rogue retailers are selling THC products containing several times more THC content than marijuana purchased from a drug dealer off the street," Patrick said in a statement after the passage of SB 3. "These dangerous products must not be allowed to permeate our communities and endanger Texas children."
https://texasscorecard.com/state/dan-patrick-vows-to-shut-down-thc-shops-in-texas/

I don't have a dog in this fight, but the studies make clear that this industry has led to some negative consequences in our local communities. Freedom has its cost.

big pharma has to be deep in his pockets for this to be the hill he consistently dies on

Idiotic

And I've never even taken a puff of weed. It's not the worrisome item this moron is projecting.

I love how they put a map of schools and hemp shops together.

Now do a map with schools and gas stations or grocery stores. So stupid.

This will just pump more money into the cartels. People are going to smoke weed and eat gummies - because people, for as long as we have been on this earth, have always found something that makes them feel good. Alcohol, peyote, mushrooms, weed, heorin, opium...you name it. Tx lege is full of idiots.

dude looks like Rosie O'Donnell.

f*** off, Dan.

Yes!!! Because this is what the Texas legislate should be worried about.

Then he'd best shut down all the liquor stores too. ****ing hypocrite.

Shutting these places down will do absolutely nothing to keep THC out of the hands of minors.

And a rare instance I agree with Old McDonald on something. Big pharma has got a pretty good grip on ol' Danny Boy's 'nads.

People who say "states' rights" but don't believe in individual rights are just big-gov federalists who are too detestable to make it official by running for a national office.

A federal agency telling your ISD what your curriculum must include or not include, rests on the same mentality and philosophy as a state agency telling you what your private home must include or not include.

Every 2/4 years we get to see who just mouths words for elections, and who has an actual personal and ethical set of core values.

schmellba99 said:

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I love how they put a map of schools and hemp shops together.

Now do a map with schools and gas stations or grocery stores. So stupid.

This will just pump more money into the cartels. People are going to smoke weed and eat gummies - because people, for as long as we have been on this earth, have always found something that makes them feel good. Alcohol, peyote, mushrooms, weed, heorin, opium...you name it. Tx lege is full of idiots.

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It's almost like wherever you find people, you are going to find schools, hemp shops, gas stations, and grocery stores. Also, you will find churches, women's shelters, liquor stores, strip clubs, and massage parlors.

Champion of Fireball said:

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For academic purposes.

Where would one go in B/CS to get the THC vapes?

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The law legalizes any Delta 9 product at less than .3% concentration.

So gummies are about most common source for Delta 9 THC in Texas.

You can buy that at every single vape shop.

I like it because it helped me drastically reduce drinking and it costs about $1.50 to get loaded vs much more expensive alcohol.

Banning this would be just stupid.

Pookers said:

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Champion of Fireball said:

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For academic purposes.

Where would one go in B/CS to get the THC vapes?

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Just google maps for vape shops. They are all over the place.

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This. It's like Mexican restaurants and Dollar Generals. Pick a direction, throw a rock, and you're bound to hit one.

schmellba99 said:

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Tx lege is full of idiots.

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Exactly.

agaberto said:

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"We're going to ban your stores before we leave here for good, whether it's in May or July or August," Patrick declared at a press conference Wednesday morning, recommending they voluntarily close their doors now.
Patrick's remarks come as he leads a push for Senate Bill 3, authored by State Sen. Charles Perry (RLubbock), which would shut down all THC-infused product sales, close existing smoke shops, and prevent new ones from opening. He described the explosion of over 8,000 THC retailers across Texas in just the last few years as nothing short of a backdoor marijuana legalization effort, fueled by loopholes in state and federal law.The Senate passed the bill in a 24-7 vote Wednesday afternoon.

"These rogue retailers are selling THC products containing several times more THC content than marijuana purchased from a drug dealer off the street," Patrick said in a statement after the passage of SB 3. "These dangerous products must not be allowed to permeate our communities and endanger Texas children."
https://texasscorecard.com/state/dan-patrick-vows-to-shut-down-thc-shops-in-texas/

I don't have a dog in this fight, but the studies make clear that this industry has led to some negative consequences in our local communities. Freedom has its cost.

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Holy distorted scale Batman! It looks like the entire Harris County is a hemp manufacturer.

I except nothing less from Big Government Dan.

I didn't use these products, but this is incredibly stupid...

i sleep well at night knowing DP is working harder than anyone in our government to keep me safe from my own destructive impulse to get a little stoned

Another example of why age and term limits are needed.

Dan Patrick is a ****.

I'm not big on weed, as I've never loved the way it made me feel, but I have numerous friends / co-workers that have changed their life significantly for the better by switching out a decently heavy alcohol habit, for a little bit of THC to take the edge off.

Dude is stuck in a time warp from 30 years ago if he thinks the vast majority of the population want him to go on this witch hunt.

Legalize weed.

Everywhere.

Dan Patrick sucks ballz.

That is all.

Need federal legalization, would be a huge win for Trump.

Esteban du Plantier said:

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Champion of Fireball said:

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For academic purposes.

Where would one go in B/CS to get the THC vapes?

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The law legalizes any Delta 9 product at less than .3% concentration.

So gummies are about most common source for Delta 9 THC in Texas.

You can buy that at every single vape shop.

I like it because it helped me drastically reduce drinking and it costs about $1.50 to get loaded vs much more expensive alcohol.

Banning this would be just stupid.

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Not to mention no hangover and way better for your health than alcohol.

Dan is no conservative. He's a bought and paid for NIMBY glorified HOA president. Texas will be better off when he's gone.