Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order on Wednesday directing state agencies to ban the sale of THC products to minors, after state lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on restrictions this year.

"Texas will not wait when it comes to protecting children and families," Abbott said in a statement. "While these products would still benefit from the kind of comprehensive regulation set by the Texas Legislature for substances like alcohol and tobacco, my executive order makes sure that kids are kept safe and parents have peace of mind now, and that consumers know the products they purchase are tested and labeled responsibly."

Marijuana remains illegal in Texas, but the state has moved in recent years to allow the sale of hemp-derived products with lower levels of THC, includin

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