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Texas Senate Again Passes Bill to Ban Hemp-Derived THC

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 6, approving for the third time in recent months a bill that would not only ban hemp-derived THC, but other hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBN.

The legislation, which has been approved through its third reading and officially sent to the House, would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of consumable hemp goods containing any cannabinoid other than CBD or CBG, while imposing heavy regulations on those two compounds. It mirrors Senate Bill 5, which cleared the Senate earlier this month but stalled in the House when Democrats left the state over redistricting.

If enacted, the measure would create a new licensing and registration framework, require detailed packaging and labeling, and establish criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanors to third-degree felonies. Retailers would need to register each sales location for $20,000 per year, while manufacturers would pay $10,000 annually per facility. The bill also bans sales to individuals under 21, prohibits packaging considered appealing to minors, and bars hemp products designed for smoking.

With the Senate’s approval, the bill now moves to the House, where its fate depends on how quickly lawmakers act in the ongoing special session.

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