The full Texas Senate is set to vote tomorrow, July 28, on Senate Bill 5, which would ban hemp-derived THC products statewide while heavily regulating CBD and CBG.

Filed by State Senator Charles Perry (R), SB 5 passed the Senate State Affairs Committee unanimously earlier this week. The Senate has placed the proposal as the first item on its July 28 agenda.

The measure would ban consumable hemp items containing cannabinoids other than CBD and CBG. Penalties would range from a Class C misdemeanor for personal possession to a third-degree felony for manufacturing or distributing banned products. The legislation also imposes strict regulations on products that remain legal, including costly licensing and registration requirements.

Under the proposed law, retailers would need to pay $20,000 annually per location, while manufacturers would owe $10,000 per site. Each individual product would require a $500 registration fee and a QR code linking to approved lab results and photos for law enforcement use.

Under the bill, mail delivery of hemp products would be prohibited, and sales would be restricted near schools. Packaging that appeals to children—such as cartoon imagery or candy-like designs—would be banned, and businesses could be penalized for placing hemp items near goods allowed for minors. Products could only be sold to adults 21 and older.

SB 5 comes after Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a similar proposal last year, instead calling for more targeted regulations. The current bill reflects that directive and is advancing quickly during the special session that began July 21.

Meanwhile, marijuana reform advocates saw a glimmer of hope last week when Representative Jessica González (D) filed House Bill 195. Her proposal would legalize the possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and 15 grams of concentrates for adults 21 and older. It would also allow gifting within legal limits and establish licensed retail sales.