US EditionTexas at a Crossroads: Ricky Williams and Cannabis Leaders Urge Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 — “Don’t Fumble Our Future”
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUN 20 – Project Champion and Texas hemp leaders warn that Senate Bill 3 threatens 53,000 jobs and would criminalize federally legal THC products, impacting veterans, patients, and small businesses.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has until Sunday, June 22, 2025, to either approve, reject, or allow to automatically take effect legislation that prohibits the sale of THC-containing products throughout the state.
- SB 3 seeks to prohibit all hemp-derived THC products currently permitted under federal law, drawing strong criticism from a diverse coalition—including sports figures, military service members, agricultural producers, and independent entrepreneurs—who support sensible regulations rather than an outright ban.
- The coalition, including former NFL player Ricky Williams, warns that the bill would devastate the hemp and wellness industries, wipe out hundreds of family-run companies, and restrict Texans’ medical access and freedoms while proponents claim public safety is the goal.
- Williams explained that cannabis played a key role in maintaining his well-being throughout his demanding football career, while Eddie Velez advocated for implementing age restrictions and education on responsible use instead of outright prohibition.
- If Abbott does not veto SB 3, the bill could harm Texas’s economy and public health by pushing adults toward black markets and more addictive pharmaceuticals, though some experts expect the governor may let it become law without signature.
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Texas at a Crossroads: Ricky Williams and Cannabis Leaders Urge Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 — “Don’t Fumble Our Future”
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 20, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — AUSTIN, TEXAS — In an electrifying show of unity, Texas cannabis advocates, professional athletes, veterans, and small business owners have drawn a line in the Lone Star soil — urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) before it devastates the state’s fast-growing hemp and wellness industries. At the heart of the movement stands …
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