A newly introduced bill in the Texas Legislature would prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids besides cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG).
Gummies made with hemp-derived Delta-8 THC.
Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Republican State Senator Charles Perry, was filed on Feb. 20 and referred to the Senate State Affairs Committee.
The measure would ban all products containing any form of THC, including those with delta-8 and delta-9 THC, which are currently legal under federal law as long as they contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight. It also establishes a mandatory registration system for businesses selling hemp-derived products and imposes penalties for violations.
Supporters, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, argue the bill is necessary to address concerns over unregulated THC products, which they claim pose risks to consumers. Opponents, including industry advocates and some lawmakers, warn that the measure would devastate Texas’ growing hemp market and deny consumers access to products they use for health and wellness.
SB 3 is currently under review by the Senate committee, and if passed, it could significantly alter Texas’ hemp industry. Lawmakers are expected to debate the proposal in the coming weeks.
