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Texas House Panel Advances Bill to Regulate THC Hemp Products, Rejecting Senate’s Full Ban

The proposed legislation allows sales of edibles, drinks, and low-dose smokables while banning vapes and imposing stricter age, packaging, and zoning rules.

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Restart CBD displays beverages in a fridge on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Austin. Beverages are a really interesting opportunity for this industry as they are accessible like edibles, but also allow for people to consume drinks that aren’t alcohol but still have some sort of benefit.
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Overview

  • The Texas House State Affairs Committee unanimously approved a substitute to Senate Bill 3, opting for tighter regulations instead of a complete ban on THC hemp products.
  • The latest draft permits the sale of edibles, beverages, and low-dose smokable hemp flowers but bans vapes and synthetic cannabis compounds.
  • The bill establishes an age limit of 21, requires child-resistant packaging, and restricts sales within 1,000 feet of schools or child-frequented areas.
  • Oversight of the hemp industry would shift from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to enhance regulatory enforcement.
  • Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who supports a full ban, has threatened an overtime legislative session if the House and Senate fail to reconcile their differences.