Texas lawmakers going after hemp again after governor's veto
Texas lawmakers going after hemp again after governor's veto
Republican lawmakers in Texas have reintroduced a ban on hemp-based products after a similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Jason Allen has more.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article accurately reports that Texas lawmakers are reintroducing a ban on hemp-based products after Governor Abbott's veto. The reporting appears mostly objective, with a slight slant towards highlighting the political back-and-forth. All key claims are verifiable through multiple sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Texas lawmakers have reintroduced a ban on hemp-based products.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Abbott is calling a special session to tackle Senate Bill 3, a proposed ban on THC products he vetoed.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Abbott is calling lawmakers back for a special session after vetoing the hemp ban bill.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a similar bill.
- Verification Source #1: States Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, a proposed ban on THC products.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Abbott vetoed the hemp ban bill.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: Abbott will call lawmakers back to Austin to tackle Senate Bill 3, a proposed ban on THC products that he vetoed.
- Source 5: Abbott is instead calling lawmakers back to Austin for a special session.