Texas Legislature Passes Bill to Ban All THC Products: What’s Next for the Industry?

State of Texas: Battle over THC ban intensifies as bill advances to Gov. Abbott

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Texas lawmakers sent legislation to ban non-medical THC products to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. Passage of Senate Bill 3, has sparked intense backlash, with opponents across the political spectrum pushing for a veto. Amid the opposition, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on the legislation he calls "the most important bill this session," to call for more media coverage on the harms of unregulated THC. Tuesday even…

Texas Hemp Product Ban Would Devastate A Key Sector Of The State’s Agriculture Industry, Farmers Tell Lawmakers

“Throw the lowlifes in jail if you want to stop the bad actors… Don’t take out the ag producers.” By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Six years ago, Texas lawmakers opened a door to a new lifeline for farmers: growing hemp. Farmers invested time, money and land into growing the drought-resistant crop and developing the state’s budding hemp industry. The same lawmakers are now slamming the door shut. All products containing tetrahydrocannab…

Proposal to ban most THC, consumable hemp products in Nebraska delayed until at least 2026

LINCOLN — A legislative effort backed by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers to ban most consumable hemp and other THC products in the state stalled Friday and will now wait until at least 2026. State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of the…

Saying Goodbye to the High: Bill could outlaw THC products in Abilene, sparking local outcry

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Texas House Bill 3 proposes a ban on the sale and consumption of any product containing any amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but what will the move mean for Texans who rely on these types of products for alternative medical uses? Texas House bans THC products, reduces criminal penalty for possessing intoxicating hemp It comes in gummies, chocolates, or even just the traditional flower form. THC products ca…

Texas Legislature passes bill to ban all THC products: What’s next for the industry?

Senate Bill 3, a controversial measure that would ban all THC products in Texas, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature. The bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, where he will make the final decision on whether it becomes law.

Texas leaders defend THC ban at press conference featuring THC-laced snacks

With less than a week to go in the 89th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are rushing to get their bills out of the House and Senate and onto the governor's desk. That includes two bills championed by Lt. Gov. Dan…