Overview

• Governor Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban the manufacture, sale and possession of all consumable hemp-derived THC products and becomes law automatically if left unsigned.
• The legislature approved SB3 in an 87–54 House vote and a 25–6 Senate vote and the prohibition would take effect September 1, 2025, if enacted.
• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick led the push to curb youth access to THC products, while veterans groups and some conservatives argue low-dose hemp-derived THC is vital for managing PTSD and anxiety.
• Stakeholders estimate the hemp sector supports about 50,000 jobs and generates roughly $10 billion annually, warning that retailers and farms could face widespread closures.
• Industry associations including the Texas Hemp Business Council have already retained legal counsel to challenge the law in court if Abbott signs SB3.