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Potential THC Ban Already Having Ripple Effects in Texas

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott is considering whether to sign Senate Bill 3, which would ban THC consumable products statewide starting September 1, 2025.
  • The bill follows concerns that a 2019 hemp law unintentionally legalized unregulated THC products, prompting Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to champion the ban citing dangers to children and public health.
  • Opponents, including more than 120,000 petition signers and industry representatives at the May 28 news conference, warn the ban threatens a $4.3 billion industry supporting 53,000 jobs and could drive illicit market growth.
  • Veterans and health advocates testified that legal THC has helped manage chronic pain and PTSD, with one veteran stating, “THC gummies brought me back” and urging Abbott to veto the bill.
  • Governor Abbott faces political pressure from both supporters and opponents of SB 3, who continue efforts to influence his decision while he has yet to comment publicly on the bill.
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KRIV broke the news in on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
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