Dan Patrick claims he pushed through the THC ban because he cares so much about children, whom he claims were being hurt by formerly legal hemp products. Dan Patrick cares about power and money — specifically the hundreds of thousands of dollars he’s received in campaign contributions from alcohol-industry interests. Clearly, this THC ban is not about child safety. Texas’ THC ban is not popular, with 53% of registered voters against it, based on recent polling by the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project. Under the new THC law in effect today (Jul 31), the following products are banned and considered controlled substances.