How Texas Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 46 Could Change the Landscape for THC, Medical Marijuana Users
- The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 3 in early June, which would ban consumable hemp-derived products containing any THC in the state.
- This legislation follows hemp legalization in 2019 intended to aid farmers but unintentionally enabled a new market for THC products.
- Senate Bill 3 requires licensing, testing, and packaging regulations for THC products, while veterans, small businesses, and farmers urge Governor Abbott to veto it by June 22.
- A 2023 WRAL poll found 70% of respondents support medical marijuana legalization, and current debate reflects concerns about accessibility and safety of THC products.
- If Governor Abbott does not veto Senate Bill 3 by June 22, it will become law, signaling stricter regulation of THC amid ongoing policy and public health discussions.
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‘Dangerous and Cruel Legislation’ Set To Affect Texas LGBTQ+ Community
As it goes at the end of every legislative session, the time approaches when Texans suddenly find themselves under the rule of new laws. We’re still anxiously waiting, of course, to see if Gov. Greg Abbott chooses to veto Senate Bill 3, which will take a sledgehammer to Texas’ THC and hemp industry…
How Texas Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 46 could change the landscape for THC, medical marijuana users
Cash isn’t the only thing you need to bring to the counter when you enter LazyDaze on St. Mary’s. You also need your ID. “We can put (THC) in your drink, you can light it up, you can vape it, eat it,” owner Zachary Hernandez said. LazyDaze is a THC coffeeshop. Hernandez said the store is “in a waiting game” to see what the future holds. Wondering why? Well, it’s because of Senate Bill 3. The bill outlines new regulations for consumable hemp prod…
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