Overview

• Senate Bill 3, passed by both chambers of the Texas Legislature, bans all hemp-derived THC products, including Delta-8, Delta-9, and synthetic cannabinoids.
• The bill imposes strict penalties, with possession classified as a Class A misdemeanor and manufacturing as a third-degree felony, carrying fines and potential jail time.
• Non-intoxicating cannabinoids like CBD and CBG are exempt, and low-THC medical marijuana remains available only through the state's limited medical program.
• Critics warn the ban could push consumers to an unregulated black market, harm small businesses, and restrict veterans' access to therapeutic THC products.
• The Texas Hemp Business Council plans legal challenges, advocating for regulation over prohibition to protect the $8 billion industry and its 50,000 workers.