Patrick says the measure will shut down the dangerous THC products business. The House’s proposal would tighten oversight of the industry without a full ban.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick isn’t declaring war on the Texas bureaucracy quite like President Donald Trump has with the federal government. Still, it is clear his frustration is growing on two key fronts: the lottery and THC retailers.

The Texas Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would outlaw the sale of THC, following efforts by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to crack down on the booming hemp industry in the state. "Let me make it clear, there's a lot of issues we discuss between the Senate and the House.