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Texas THC battle shifts after Vikki Goodwin defeats Dan Patrick
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas hemp retailers expressed optimism following Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's election loss to Vikki Goodwin, who campaigned against his strict stance on THC products.
- Business owners like Mike Brown of Endo Dispensary & Wellness reported a significant mood shift after years of regulatory uncertainty and challenges in legally selling hemp products.
- Attorney David Sergi, involved in a lawsuit challenging Texas hemp regulations, highlighted Goodwin's commitment to revising restrictive rules and described the industry's reaction as one of "jubilation."
- Despite the positive response from the hemp industry, groups such as the Texas Police Chiefs Association and Citizens for a Safe and Healthy Texas oppose marijuana law reform, citing public health and safety concerns.
- The legal battle over hemp regulations continues, with a judge expected to rule soon, and industry advocates remain determined to resist restrictive policies.
