Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released video showing his visits to Austin-area smoke shops to check whether they’re selling intoxicating products to children.

The Texas Senate passed the hemp ban backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. If passed by the House, SB 3 would ban nearly all forms of THC.

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.