Veterans have been on the front lines of the fight to keep THC legal in Texas.

On Oct. 1, a new enforcement on THC will go into effect, banning anyone under 21 from purchasing THC products.

Veterans are in favor of age regulations in most cases but say they want anyone who needs access to THC for medical reasons or any other personal reason to have access.

“It’s much better than the SSRIs that the VA shoves down our throat,” veteran Monica Morris said.

While some use THC as an alternative to pharmaceuticals, others use THC to stop drinking. However, in Texas, THC is a controversial topic.

“We’re tired of seeing friends lose it over alcohol,” Daniel Jefairjian said. “Like myself, I have many friends that are shifting from alcohol to THC products.”

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Mi

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