Will He or Won’t He: Abbott Says He’s Undecided on Intoxicating Hemp Ban

Dear Client:  With only a week left to sign or veto SB 3, the Texas legislature’s ban on intoxicating hemp products, stakeholders are waiting to see what Gov. Greg Abbott does. (If Gov. Abbott does nothing, the legislation would take effect next week.) For what it’s worth, Gov. Abbott told Dallas Morning News last week that he hasn’t made up his mind whether to sign or veto the legislation.  “I haven’t tackled this one yet,” Abbott told reporters. “I’m going