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Texas Veterans’ Frustration with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick:
- They accuse Patrick of waging a misguided crusade to ban hemp-based products.
- This is seen as an attack on livelihoods, health, and freedoms of Texans.
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Economic and Health Impact of Hemp:
- Hemp is an $8 billion industry in Texas, employing over 50,000 people.
- It provides a safer alternative to opioids and alcohol for veterans and citizens.
- Hemp products help manage pain, stress, PTSD, and anxiety without dependency.
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Grunt Style Foundation’s Position:
- Advocates for veteran mental health and highlights the national overprescription crisis.
- Over 150,000 veterans have died by suicide in the last 20 years.
- Many veterans rely on hemp as a healthier alternative to psychotropic medications and opioids.
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Criticism of Patrick’s Priorities:
- Patrick is accused of ignoring critical issues like flood relief, property taxes, and infrastructure.
- His focus on banning hemp is seen as “political grandstanding” and “morality policing.”
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Grunt Style Foundation’s Campaign Message:
- Demands real leadership and focus on issues that matter to Texans.
- Calls for policies that support working families and provide economic stability.
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About Grunt Style:
- Known as a brand advocating for freedom, grit, and accountability.
- Vocal about veteran issues, including suicide prevention and political hypocrisy.
- Takes a stand on controversial topics, including hemp legalization.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 28, 2025
Texas veterans are fed up with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s relentless crusade to ban hemp-based products, which they view as a direct attack on their livelihoods, health, and freedoms. The hemp industry, valued at $8 billion in Texas, employs over 50,000 people and offers veterans and citizens safer alternatives to opioids and alcohol. Patrick’s push for prohibition threatens jobs, harms small businesses, and deprives veterans of essential products for managing pain, stress, and recovery.
The Grunt Style Foundation, an advocate for veteran mental health, has sounded the alarm on the nation’s overprescription crisis. Over 150,000 veterans have died by suicide in the past 20 years, many struggling with opioid addictions and psychotropic medications. For numerous veterans, hemp products provide a healthier alternative, offering relief without dependence.
Grunt Style Foundation President Tim Jensen stated, “As veterans of this state, we’ve sacrificed enough. Dan Patrick wants to take away an industry that helps us, employs us, and offers healthier options while Texas faces more pressing challenges like flood relief, property taxes, and infrastructure. Instead of addressing real issues, he’s policing morality. Our message is clear: Eat a dick, Dan Patrick.”
The campaign underscores the hypocrisy of attacking hemp while Texans grapple with rising living costs, failing infrastructure, and natural disasters. For veterans, hemp products are a lifeline for managing PTSD, chronic pain, and anxiety without resorting to harmful alternatives.
Texas veterans and citizens demand real leadership, not political grandstanding. Dan Patrick should focus on relief efforts, fair property taxation, and policies supporting working families instead of dismantling an industry that provides economic stability and healthier alternatives.
About Grunt Style
Grunt Style is more than an apparel brand; it’s a symbol of freedom, grit, and accountability. As fierce advocates for veterans, they tackle tough topics like political hypocrisy and veteran suicide. Known for provocative designs and an unapologetic voice, Grunt Style stands up when others remain silent. For veterans, patriots, and Americans, this is a cause worth defending.
