A Texas Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would outlaw THC in all consumable hemp products.
Hemp gummies.
Senate Bill 3, filed last month by Republican Senators Charles Perry, Donna Campbell, and Brent Hagenbuch, would ban any consumable hemp product containing cannabinoids other than cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabigerol (CBG). This move would effectively eliminate the sale of delta-8, delta-9, and other THC variants that have thrived under Texas’ current hemp laws.
The bill grants regulatory authority to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which would oversee the licensing of hemp manufacturers. It also imposes strict testing requirements, mandating that products be screened for cannabinoid content and contaminants before reaching the market.
Retailers would no longer be able to sell any hemp-derived products containing even trace amounts of THC. This sweeping restriction has raised concerns among businesses that have relied on the booming market for delta-8 and other THC-infused items.
The unanimous vote by the Senate State Affairs Committee signals strong support for the crackdown. The bill now moves to the full Senate for further consideration.
