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Bill to ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas wins state Senate approval

The Texas Senate passed a bill to ban the sale of all consumable hemp products containing THC on Wednesday.
Governor Dan Patrick emphasized that banning THC is a top priority to protect children and address health concerns.
Critics argue that instead of a complete ban, Texas could implement age limits or potency caps to regulate these products.
Senate Bill 3 will not affect the state's Compassionate Use Program for medically prescribed cannabis, affirming that Texans will still have access to safe medication.

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KTSM

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Local business says proposed THC ban will do more than harm the economy

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On Wednesday, March 19, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 3, which would ban the sale of all consumable hemp products with THC. If signed into law, all products containing THC will be banned including gummies, drinks, vapes, and flower buds. In 2019, Texas lawmakers legalized the sale of consumable hemp, including products with THC levels under 0.3 percent. Now, more than 8,000 stores across the state sell THC products,…

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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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Texas is first state for launch of THC delivery from Edibles.com as hemp ban advances

Texas is the first state to allow THC delivery by Edibles.com, even as lawmakers push a ban on hemp-derived products and local businesses brace for impact.

12 days ago·Fort Worth, United States

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CW39 Houston

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‘This is a poison’: Texas Senate passes bill that would ban THC products from being sold

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss his passionate support of Senate Bill 3, which would ban the sale of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. This bill comes nearly six years after Texas lawmakers legalized the sale of consumable hemp, including products with THC levels under 0.3%. Since then, more than 8,000 stores selling THC products have popped up across the state, Patrick said. “Th…

13 days ago

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The Business Journals

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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.

13 days ago·United States

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