The move could anger House members who agreed to ban recreational THC with assurances that veterans and others in need would have better access to the program.

A bill that would make it illegal to sell THC products could soon head over to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. For a cannabis store employee, lawmakers don't know enough about the industry they're trying to shut down.

State lawmakers say they never meant to legalize THC-containing hemp products through a 2019 law, and that companies have exploited a loophole. Patrick in particular has waged a campaign against THC products, claiming that thousands of businesses are selling dangerous products to children.