SB 3 and HB 28 are a direct attack on Texas’ thriving Hemp industry. SB 3 has already passed the Senate and can pass the House to become a law. If passed, it will:
- Ban legal hemp-derived products, killing an industry that generates 5.5 billion in revenue, 267 million in tax revenue, 2.1 billion in annual wages, 53,000+ jobs and 10,000+ businesses
- Criminalize responsible consumers and medical users
- Hand the market over to illegal, unregulated products
- Take away Texans’ right to choose natural alternatives
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THBC is in Opposition to SB 3 and HB 28
Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB 3): Full ban on hemp-derived THC products, including the popular Delta-8 and Delta-9.
SB 3 aims to significantly restrict the legal market for hemp products by banning THC and nearly all other hemp-derived cannabinoids. (source)
SB 3 reveals a disconnect from the realities of what Texans want—particularly veterans and millions of adult consumers. These products are responsibly used as part of everyday life, supporting an $10.2 billion industry that generates $2.1 billion in wages and sustains over 53,000 jobs. In fact, the Texas economic benefit can be attributed to sound legislative leadership balancing the interests of businesses and the public.
While we share the Senator’s concerns regarding youth access and unregulated products, we respectfully oppose a blanket ban on THC for responsible adult use. Such a prohibition would effectively shift a multi-billion-dollar industry into the illicit market, eliminating oversight and forfeiting the state’s ability to implement and enforce appropriate regulations.
Texas House Bill 28 (HB 28): Ban on all consumable hemp-derived THC products except beverages.
HB 28 aims to significantly restrict the legal market for hemp products by banning edible and inhalable hemp products (beverages remain legal). If passed, the bill would allow consumable hemp products to include only cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), or THC Delta 9. (source)
Additionally, the bill would transfer regulatory practices for hemp beverages to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The TABC has a three-tiered system for alcoholic drinks that would apply to all such products. (source)
We recognize and share the concerns regarding youth access and unregulated products. However, we strongly oppose a ban on THC intended for responsible adult use. Such a measure would not eliminate demand—it would simply push this multi-billion-dollar industry into the illicit market, stripping the state of its ability to enforce safety standards and consumer protections.
House Bill 28 closely mirrors Senate Bill 3, which has been designated as priority legislation by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
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Senate Bill 3
