Navigating the 2025 Legislative
The Texas Legislature is currently deliberating significant changes to the state’s THC laws, which could profoundly impact consumers, veterans, and the hemp industry. Here’s an overview of the proposed legislation and its potential implications.
Senate Bill 3: A Push for Prohibition
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), aiming to ban all THC products except for CBD and CBG. This legislation, a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, seeks to eliminate unregulated, high-potency THC products due to concerns over public health, particularly among children. The bill proposes criminal penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or selling prohibited products and imposes strict regulations on the hemp industry.
House’s Alternative Approach: Regulation Over Ban
Contrasting the Senate’s stance, the Texas House has advanced a substitute version of SB 3 that opts for regulation rather than an outright ban. This version permits the sale of natural Delta-9 THC products, such as gummies and beverages, while prohibiting synthetic cannabinoids and inhalable products like vapes. It also introduces stricter regulations, including child-resistant packaging, age restrictions (21+), and bans on sales near schools and churches. The oversight of hemp products would shift from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Impact on Consumers and the Industry
The proposed legislation has sparked concerns among veterans, medical users, and hemp business owners. Critics argue that the Senate’s complete ban would disproportionately affect medical users and could push consumers toward illicit markets. While more lenient, the House’s regulatory approach still poses challenges for businesses, particularly those dealing with inhalable products. The hemp industry, which has grown into an $8 billion market in Texas, fears the economic repercussions of these legislative changes.
🔥 What You CAN Do:
1. Call the House Calendars Committee NOW
Tell them: NO to SB3. NO to CSSB3. NO to HB28.
2. Get Involved
👉 https://texashempbusinesscouncil.com/zip
3. Stay Loud on Social Media
Use the hashtags: #StopSB3 #TXLedge #TexasHemp
Tag lawmakers. Share your story. Be relentless (but respectful).
This isn’t “coming someday.”
It’s happening right now.
Speak up. Show up. Or get shut down.
Thank you again for all the support! Together we can beat this!
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