Texas Governor Greg Abbott may soon sign Senate Bill 3, a sweeping ban on products containing any amount of THC, effectively eliminating the state’s multi-billion dollar hemp industry. Driven by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s anti-cannabis crusade, the bill jeopardizes 50,000 jobs and billions in tax revenue, despite widespread opposition and concerns about creating a dangerous black market. The legislation ignores the federal hemp allowance for products with less than 0.3% THC, punishing businesses and consumers who utilize hemp products. While some concerns exist regarding products exceeding federal THC limits, the bill’s broad scope is widely criticized as an overreaction.
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Senate Bill 3, banning all intoxicating THC products in Texas, passed the House 95-44. The bill, championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, imposes up to a year in jail for possession and prohibits the sale of all THC forms except CBD and CBG, impacting the state’s $8 billion hemp industry. Opponents argue the ban ignores the needs of businesses and consumers who use hemp-derived products, including veterans. Supporters, however, contend the measure protects Texans from unregulated THC products.
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Senate Bill Three, introduced by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, proposes a statewide ban on all consumable THC products in Texas. The bill cites the increasing prevalence of high-THC products in communities across the state. Patrick claims the bill enjoys broad bipartisan Senate support and anticipates House approval. The bill’s fate will be determined during the next Texas legislative session in mid-January.
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John Q. Hosedrinker