Governor Greg Abbott has called a Special Session of the Texas Legislature and it starts Monday, July 21, 2025. These sessions are brief, intense, and often go unnoticed. But what happens in them can have significant consequences for everyday Texans, especially when it comes to things like:
- Your rights as a consumer
- Access to safe hemp-derived products (like Delta-8, Delta-9, and CBD)
- Local business regulations
- Public education and safety
- Personal freedoms
🧐 What Is a Special Session, Anyway?
In Texas, the legislature only meets once every two years. But the Governor can call a Special Session at any time — and decide what specific topics lawmakers are allowed to vote on.
Each session lasts up to 30 days, and the public usually gets very little notice. That means laws can get pushed through quickly before most Texans even know what’s happening.
🌿 What’s at Risk for Hemp and Small Businesses?
If you’re a customer who values access to legal hemp-derived products — or a small business that sells them — this is the time to speak up.
In past sessions, lawmakers have tried to:
- Ban Delta-8 or Delta-9 THC, even when federally legal
- Restrict the total THC limits in hemp products
- Add confusing labeling and licensing rules
- Target small, compliant businesses instead of focusing on bad actors
We expect similar efforts to return during this special session — unless enough of us speak up.
✊ How You Can Take Action
Let’s ensure Austin hears from actual Texans, not just lobbyists.
✅ 1. Contact Your Lawmakers
It only takes a minute. Use this tool to find your local reps:
👉 Find Your Texas House & Senate Reps
Find and Contact your Rep!
📝 Use This Sample Message:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name] and I live in [Your City], Texas. I support safe, legal hemp products and the small businesses that sell them responsibly. Please oppose any efforts during the special session to ban or restrict these products. Thank you for your time.”
📲 2. Stay Informed
We’ll be posting updates as soon as the session is announced. You can also follow:
📢 3. Spread the Word
Share this blog post with friends, family, and fellow Texans who care about small businesses, personal freedoms, and access to wellness products.
🧠 Why This Matters for Everyone
Even if you don’t personally use hemp products, this is bigger than that. It’s about:
- Supporting responsible businesses
- Protecting health and wellness freedom
- Making sure our communities have a say in what happens at the Capitol
Let’s show lawmakers that real Texans are paying attention. Your voice matters — and now is the time to use it.
We’ll keep you posted as soon as the session details drop.
In solidarity,
American Shaman of Keller
Serving Texas with integrity and purpose
Photo by Dale Honeycutt