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Some Rural Texans See THC as a Lifeline for Their Health and Economy
TEXAS, JUL 31 – Senate Bill 5 bans consumable hemp products with any THC except CBD and CBG, imposing penalties and fees while setting up a legislative conflict with the House over cannabis regulation.
- On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 5, criminalizing products with any detectable cannabinoid except CBD and CBG.
- Earlier this year, Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a similar hemp product ban but now supports banning intoxicating products, prompting a 30-day special session.
- With a 21-8 vote, senators approved SB 5, which would ban any product containing detectable cannabinoids other than CBD and CBG, on third reading Friday.
- With Senate sign-off, the proposal now proceeds to the Texas House, where vote on it next week is expected, alongside House Bill 5.
- Critics highlight that Whitney Economics estimates a $10.2 billion outflow and argue that 53,000 industry jobs would be decimated if the THC ban passes.
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Texas Senate Passes Bill To Criminalize Most Consumable Hemp Products, Sending It To House
The Texas Senate has now formally pass a bill that would outlaw consumable hemp products with any detectable amount of THC—even as the governor, who recently vetoed similar legislation during the regular session, continues to call for the state to regulate rather than ban the products outright. Senators voted 21–8 to approve SB 5, from Sen. Charles Perry (R), on third reading Friday, two days after advancing the measure on second reading. With t…
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The Texas Senate has now formally pass a bill that would outlaw consumable hemp products with any detectable amount of THC—even as the governor, who recently vetoed similar legislation during the regular session, continues to call for the state to regulate rather than ban the products outright. Senators voted 21–8 to approve SB 5, from The post Texas Senate Passes Bill To Criminalize Most Consumable Hemp Products, Sending It To House appeared fi…
Some Rural Texans See THC as a Lifeline for Their Health and Economy
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune MIDWAY, TX — Some who live in Texas’ small towns say that if someone looks close enough, they will see why hemp-derived THC has taken root in rural regions. Faded crosses on the side of the road and faces of once-promising teens on “Don’t drink and drive” and fentanyl overdose billboards reveal the scars left behind in the isolated parts of Texas, where tight-knit communities have been permanently changed. L…
Texas Senate Gives Final Approval to Bill Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products, Sends It to House
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Texas Senate has given final approval to Senate Bill 5, legislation that would ban hemp-derived THC products and impose sweeping restrictions on the sale and manufacturing of CBD and CBG items. The measure cleared its third and final reading in the Senate today and has now been officially sent to the Texas House, which is expected to vote on it next week. Introduced by State Senator Charl…
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