Overview

• Senate Bill 3 would outlaw the sale, possession and manufacture of consumable hemp products containing any level of THC by classifying violations as misdemeanors punishable by fines or jail time.
• Gov. Greg Abbott’s spokesperson stated the governor will review the legislation before deciding whether to sign or veto it.
• Industry representatives warn the measure threatens a hemp market valued at up to $10 billion and supporting roughly 50,000 Texans.
• Retailers and growers caution that the ban could force thousands of shops to close and cost tens of thousands of jobs.
• If enacted, Texas would enact one of the strictest prohibitions on hemp-derived THC in the U.S., diverging from states that have imposed potency caps or age requirements.