Jonathan Miller interviews Austin, Texas lobbyist Frank Santos, about the ever-changing state of play for hemp policy in Texas. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:
- What is Senate Bill 3 and how did it pass the legislature?
- How will Governor Abbott treat Senate Bill 3 now that it has reached his desk? Is a veto possible?
- If the Governor doesn't veto Senate Bill 3, what are the legal options?
- If the Governor does veto Senate Bill 3, what are next steps?
- Why did Lt. Governor Patrick invest so many political capital into banning hemp?
- What was the role of the alcohol industry in passage of Senate Bill 3 and in the veto efforts?
- How can a TX resident urge the Governor to veto Senate Bill 3?
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