THC, Texas Senate and Hemp

Proposed THC ban draws crowd to Texas Senate hearing
A crowd of hundreds came to hear arguments over a proposed THC ban Tuesday, forcing a committee meeting to relocate testimony to the main Texas Senate chamber. More than 170 people signed up to speak,
Texas hemp production, sales have been legal since 2019. Why one senator wants to ban THC.
Dozens of witnesses warned a Texas Senate panel of what they said were potential unintended economic and health consequences of a ban on THC in Texas.
Hemp industry pushes back against Senate bill to ban THC
There is little doubt that a ban will sail through the Senate. But its prospects are far less certain in the House.
What does Gov. Abbott think about Texas' proposed THC ban? Not sure.
Gov. Greg Abbott did not endorse a ban on THC, citing the need for more information on the potential effects of the prohibition.
Will Texas ban THC products? What to know about Senate Bill 3, backed by GOP lawmakers
A Texas Senate committee has begun discussing Senate Bill 3, which would ban the sale of consumable THC products. Here's what lawmakers are saying.
Texas Senate considers full THC ban — Here’s what you need to know
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas Senate committee discussed a bill Monday that would ban all forms of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana. Texas Senate Bill 3, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, aims to address concerns that unregulated THC products are being sold in stores across the state.
TX Senate Bill 3 would ban consumable THC products
A bill moving through the Texas Senate would ban nearly all consumable products that contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
Texas Senators to Consider Bill Targeting THC in Hemp Products, Potential Economic Impact Looms
Texas senators are considering Senate Bill 3, which seeks to penalize possession and manufacturing of THC-containing hemp products, with implications for the state's economy and existing businesses.
Greg Abbott won’t say whether he backs THC ban pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Gov. Greg Abbott declined to endorse Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s THC ban on Thursday, saying he needs more information about how lawmakers propose a prohibition that would criminalize a fast-growing cannabis market in Texas.
Industry Protests Texas Senate Bill That Would Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products Currently Available Across The State
What they’re all screaming about is, ‘We want regulation, but we want it the way we want it.'” By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Six years after Texas lawmakers inadvertently triggered the state’s booming consumable hemp market,
Proposed THC ban draws crowds to Austin, casting uncertainty over Texas' booming cannabis industry
"We've got to get the genie back in the bottle," said Sen. Charles Perry, who authored the legislative bill SB3.
‘Plague’ in Texas? Allen police chief pushes Legislature to toughen hemp laws
Allen Police Chief Steve Dye spoke to the Senate State Affairs committee, urging state lawmakers to pass laws that will stop ...
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Texas Senate hearing on THC ban turns chaotic as crowds show up to testify
Chaos erupted during a Texas Senate committee hearing Monday afternoon on two bills related to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's efforts to ban all THC products. A video uploaded to X showed a stream of ...
Cannabis in Texas: Will the state turn green?
Cannabis is at the forefront of almost two dozen bills in the 89th Texas Legislature session, most seeking to decriminalize ...
Texas Senate approves crypto reserve plan
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Texas Senate voted to approve a bill to create a Texas Strategic Bitcoin reserve. The ...
Bill filed to expand access to the Texas medical cannabis program
AUSTIN, Texas — State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) has filed a bill to expand medical marijuana access through the Texas ...
'Part of a culture': Veteran discusses impacts of THC ban through SB3
SAN ANTONIO - While the Texas senate debates parting ways with state THC sales, veterans are arguing its benefits. Senate ...