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# Abbott Prepares Executive Order on Statewide THC Sales Rules | Texas Political Spotlight

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Texas Political Spotlight September 10, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing an executive order that would impose new statewide rules on THC sales, including a minimum purchase age of 21, after lawmakers failed to agree on a ban during the latest special session. At the same time, Texas Rep. James Talarico has launched his campaign for U.S. Senate, bringing his blend of progressive politics and faith-driven messaging into a crowded Democratic primary that already includes former Rep. Colin Allred and former astronaut Terry Virts. And in a separate development, New York Attorney General Letitia James has stepped into a legal fight with Texas over abortion pills, a clash over shield laws that experts say could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

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> Gov. Greg Abbott will soon issue an executive order to regulate THC and set a minimum age of 21 to purchase those products in Texas, according to three people who spoke with the governor’s office. [https://t.co/CRONTewIC0](https://t.co/CRONTewIC0)
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> — WFAA (@wfaa) [September 9, 2025](https://twitter.com/wfaa/status/1965535744333688884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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