US EditionBill to ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas wins state Senate approval
- The Texas Senate has passed a bill to ban all THC products, led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who views unregulated THC as a danger to public health.
- House Bill 28 proposes stricter regulations for the hemp industry without an outright THC ban.
- Support for banning THC varies, with over half of Texans in favor, while industry advocates argue it could harm businesses and push consumers to the black market.
- Opponents believe the focus should be on stronger regulations instead of a total ban.
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KUTWith passage of SB 3, Texas Senate green-lights ban on THC products in the state
Senate Bill 3, a priority item for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, now heads to the Texas House for consideration. It passed the Texas Senate on Wednesday afternoon.
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Bill to ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas wins state Senate approval
Some businesses owners who sell retail THC products have called for the state to regulate the industry, such as by putting in place age restrictions for buyers and creating rules that make packaging less appealing to children. But they also have said an outright ban will kill the industry and throw thousands of people out of work — while also turbocharging an illicit market for the products.
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