Texas on the Brink: Hemp and THC Ban Looms Large

Texas Lawmakers Consider Banning THC and Hemp Sales: A Bill Awaits Governor Abbott's Decision. AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Legislature is poised to make a significant decision that could reshape the state's hemp and cannabis industry. A bill currently awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature would ban all hemp cannabinoids in consumable products, except non-intoxicating CBD and CBG. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently held a press conference, stating, "They have come into this state and used our state to be a drug dealer; ...They don't care about the health of adults or children. They care about making a profit. That's all they care about." This action would affect an estimated 8,000 retailers and 53,000 jobs across the state. The deadline for Governor Abbott to sign or veto the bill is Monday, June 2nd. The potential economic consequences and public reaction to this bill are substantial, making it a critical issue for the state of Texas.