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A Texas Senate committee unanimously approved a bill (SB 5) that would ban all hemp products containing any detectable amount of THC or cannabinoids other than CBD and CBG, similar to a bill vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last month. Despite his previous veto, Abbott now seems open to a broad ban, though his comments suggest a slight allowance for very low THC levels, which conflicts with SB 5's blanket ban. The bill's supporters, including law enforcement, argue that current regulations are insufficient and that THC hemp products contribute to youth use, criminality, and public health issues. Opponents, including hemp business owners and consumers, warn that the ban would devastate small businesses and limit access to beneficial products. The debate continues between those advocating for a complete ban and those pushing for stricter regulations, such as age limits, child-resistant packaging, and comprehensive testing, to protect consumers and prevent sales to minors without crippling the industry. Separate legislative efforts include bills for extensive warning labels, restrictions on child-attractive packaging, and protection for consumers who unknowingly purchase mislabeled hemp products.

Texas Senate Committee Advances Hemp THC Ban After Governor’s Earlier Veto

Jul 22, 2025

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Ben Adlin

Marijuana Moment

Texas lawmakers are at it again, and this time, the target is the state’s thriving hemp market. A Senate committee recently fast-tracked SB 5, a bill that would essentially ban any hemp product containing even a trace amount of THC. This is basically a redo of a bill Governor Abbott vetoed last month, but there is a twist: the Governor now seems open to a broad ban, even though his recent comments about allowing very low THC levels actually contradict the "zero-tolerance" language in this new legislation.

For the Texas cannabis community, this is a major red flag. If passed, this wouldn't just regulate the industry; it would wipe out thousands of local businesses and cut off access to affordable, hemp-derived alternatives that many residents rely on for sleep and wellness. Instead of common-sense rules like age limits and safety testing, lawmakers are pushing for total prohibition. This matters because it threatens to push responsible adult consumers back to the illicit market while ignoring the economic benefits and personal freedoms that hemp legalization has provided to Texans.

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