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Texas Legislature Approves Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Consumables

Supporters say the ban protects public health by curbing unregulated THC consumables

THC products that Texas lawmakers are seeking to ban are seen at the Dope Daughters dispensary, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Employee Savannah Gavlik displays THC products at the Dope Daughters dispensary that Texas lawmakers are seeking to ban, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
THC products that Texas lawmakers are seeking to ban are seen at the Dope Daughters dispensary, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Employee Savannah Gavlik displays THC products at the Dope Daughters dispensary that Texas lawmakers are seeking to ban, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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.