Thousands sent letters saying better regulation of THC products was needed, but a ban would shut down over 8,000 businesses.

Yes, it is still legal to buy THC in Texas. That may change after the special session coming up in July, but for now it is still lawful to purchase THC products as an adult.

The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature.