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Texas Senate advances bill to ban THC

  • The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 5 on Wednesday to ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products while allowing legal CBD and CBG items.
  • The bill follows Gov. Greg Abbott's veto last month of a similar ban citing concerns over regulatory overreach and risks to the hemp industry.
  • Supporters, led by Sen. Charles Perry, argue the legislation curbs an unregulated market and protects children, while opponents warn it harms small businesses and medical users.
  • The bill passed 20-9 and includes licensing fees of $10,000 for manufacturers and $20,000 for retailers, mandatory QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, 21+ purchase age, and school zone sales bans.
  • The ban now moves to the House where Rep. Gary VanDeaver filed companion House Bill 5, setting the stage for ongoing negotiations on hemp regulation.
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Texas Senate passes THC ban

(The Center Square) – The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed for a second time a ban on THC.

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Reform Austin broke the news in on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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