Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visited the Happy Cactus, a legal hemp retailer in Austin, Texas. When Patrick entered the store, the employees asked for identification to verify his age. He complied and showed his ID, proving he was over 21.
The Happy Cactus team followed the standards of best practices established by the Cannabis Retailers Alliance for Texas and other organizations. Patrick asked about gummies and if products with more than 50 milligrams per serving of hemp THC were available. Co-owner Todd Harris informed him products with more than 50 milligrams per serving were not available in the store.
Patrick claimed that students from Crockett High School had been in the store. Harris said everyone who enters the store is asked for identification to prove they are 21 or older. Harris’ attorney sent Crockett High School administrators a letter warning students not to trespass in the store more than six months ago.
“We are proud of our team here at Happy Cactus,” Harris said. “They handled the visit according to the best practices of Texas hemp retailers and with professionalism and respect. We are proud to provide a legal product that helps many people in our community, including veterans and seniors.”
Patrick’s visit to the Happy Cactus comes as the lieutenant governor is pushing legislation through the Texas Senate that aims to ban hemp-derived THC products that have an estimated $8 billion economic impact in the state.
H/T: www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com
