THC, Texas

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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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 hearing on THC ban turns chaotic as crowds show up to testify
Chaos erupted during a Texas Senate committee hearing Monday afternoon during a hearing 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 most of the more than 175 people who signed up to provide testimony on Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 1505,
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.
‘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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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.
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 lawmakers have high hopes to legalize THC with nearly 20 bills filed
Nearly two dozen bills referencing THC or cannabis have been filed this legislative session in Texas most of which would ...
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I'm a retired cop. Texas' proposed hemp ban would only create more problems | Opinion
Outlawing all consumable hemp products in Texas would place another burden on local police, even as such bans typically do nothing to stem demand.
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 ...
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Texas Senate Mulls Stricter THC Regulations Amid Debate Over Consumer Safety and Economic Impact
Texas Senate Bill 3 proposes a ban on consumable THC products with severe penalties for possession and manufacture.