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Texas Senate Advances Near-Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC

A 20-9 preliminary Senate vote revives Gov. Abbott’s vetoed prohibition measure, positioning the bill for a final vote Friday before it moves to the House.

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State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, sponsor of Senate 5 which would ban THC-containing products, speaks on the Senate floor on July 30, 2025.
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Overview

  • Senate Bill 5 cleared its second reading with a 20-9 vote, setting up a decisive final Senate vote on Friday and subsequent consideration by the Texas House.
  • The legislation would outlaw all consumable hemp-derived products containing any detectable cannabinoid except CBD and CBG, closing a loophole that has allowed delta-8 and delta-9 items to flourish.
  • SB 5 is essentially a relaunch of the vetoed SB 3, which Gov. Greg Abbott rejected in June while urging lawmakers to adopt an alcohol-style regulatory framework.
  • Sen. Charles Perry and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick argue that a clear prohibition enhances enforcement, citing support from law enforcement agencies and medical associations.
  • Opponents such as Sen. José Menéndez and hemp industry advocates warn that a blanket ban could devastate a multibillion-dollar sector and cut off patients who rely on hemp THC for therapeutic relief.