Governor Abbott has officially released the agenda for the upcoming special session beginning July 21, and in a list dominated by disaster response, tax reform, and education, hemp policy earned two distinct spots. Here’s what the proclamation includes regarding hemp: The fact that these items are listed separately — rather than combined under a single […]
On June 22, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 — a sweeping ban on all hemp-derived THC products — just minutes before midnight. This is a huge victory that resulted from the combined efforts of the Texas Hemp Industry. In addition to killing the ban, he also called lawmakers back for a July 21 special session […]
On June 20, 2025 Governor Abbott signed SB 2024 into law-ushing in one of the strictest crackdowns on e-cigarette and vape products in Texas history. The law takes effect September 1, 2025 and has major implications for anyone selling or manufacturing vape products, especially those containing cannabinoids. Read the full bill text here: SB 2024 […]
As the Texas Legislature prepares to revisit hemp regulations in the upcoming special session, a growing body of data sends a consistent, undeniable message: Texans overwhelmingly support keeping THC legal, with strong regulations — not bans. Over the last several months, three independent polls targeting different segments of the Texas electorate have revealed strikingly similar […]
As the Texas Legislature debates the future of hemp-derived products, Texas veterans are making their voices heard. Dave Walden, the incoming State Commander of the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), has penned a powerful letter to lawmakers, urging them to protect veterans’ right to choose safe, legal alternatives for their health and well-being. In […]
By: Texas Hemp Business Council Hemp bans would put thousands of Texans out of work Tens of thousands of Texas jobs in the growing hemp sector are in jeopardy as state legislators consider proposals that would ban hemp products in the state. A newly released economic report, Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in the Lone Star State: A […]
Forcing cannabis back underground will not stop abuse, but itwill hurt Texans who use it responsibly.By Rob Curran and Doug HenryFeb. 22, 2025 Originally posted: The Dallas Morning News The Texas Senate is considering a measure that would ban hemp-derived THC products across the state rather than enact commonsense regulation, reversing a social change celebrated […]
