Opponents of the bill worry about the hemp industry and those who rely on THC to treat mental health conditions.

In passing the ban, Texas joins several states in the U.S. that have banned or restricted intoxicating forms of hemp.

State lawmakers say they never meant to legalize THC-containing hemp products through a 2019 law, and that companies have exploited a loophole. Patrick in particular has waged a campaign against THC products, claiming that thousands of businesses are selling dangerous products to children.

The ban aims to remove products — made legal through a 2019 loophole — that provide a similar high to marijuana and are easily accessible to the general public.

The state's Compassionate Use Program allows Texans with certain medical conditions access to medical cannabis from licensed providers.

Marijuana is being grown just six miles from the Texas Capitol. The operation is fully legal, despite Texas’ strict marijuana laws —the marijuana is medical. The crops are grown, cultivated and examined for quality control in room-sized shipping containers at Goodblend’s east Austin farm.

The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.

"Many Texans, like millions of Americans, value personal choice and don't want the government overreaching," one pro-legalization group told Newsweek.