Political observers said having the two top state leaders at odds with each other is raising questions about a possible split within the Republican-run state.

Prominent Houston-based trial lawyer Tony Buzbee celebrated Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to veto Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's-backed THC ban as a win for those within the THC retail market—like himself. "I'm happy the Governor vetoed the bill," Buzbee said in a Monday night social media post.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott struck down a proposed statewide ban on gummies, vapes and other consumables containing THC just before midnight on Sunday.