The legal landscape surrounding hemp-derived products is rapidly shifting across the country — and nowhere more urgently than in Texas. While hemp was federally legalized through the 2018 Farm Bill, state lawmakers continue to introduce legislation that threatens access to safe, regulated cannabinoid products.
At the Texas Hemp Business Council, we track critical legislation that impacts our industry, consumers, veterans, farmers, and thousands of small business owners across the state. This page provides an overview of current and proposed laws — starting with Texas, and then highlighting key developments in other states and at the federal level.
Texas Legislation to Watch
SB 3 – A Ban on Most Hemp-Derived Consumables
Status: The bill has been vetoed by Governor Abbott. A special session to address additional regulations starts on July 21, 2025.
Summary: SB 3 would ban all hemp-derived THC products, including widely used wellness and therapeutic items like CBD with trace amounts of THC. The only exceptions are for CBD and CBG isolates.
Effective date: Vetoed
Full Bill Text: Final version of SB 3
Impact:
- Would eliminate over 53,000 Texas jobs
- Kills a $10.2B industry and $267M in tax revenue
- Force millions of consumers to the black market
- Punish veterans, parents, and responsible adults who rely on legal alternatives to opioids and pharmaceuticals.
- THBC Position: Oppose. Texans want regulation, not prohibition.
- Sign the Petition and Ask Governor Abbott for a Veto here —-> Save Texas Hemp
SB 2024 – Prohibition on certain e‑cigarette products.
Status: Passed House and Senate, now pending Gov. Abbott’s decision
Summary: SB 2024 prohibits sale, marketing, or advertisement of vape products if they:
- Contain or are marketed as containing cannabinoids (THC, CBD, etc.), alcohol, kratom, kava, mushrooms, or derivatives.
- Have consumables (e-liquid) manufactured in China or other U.S.‑designated foreign adversary nations.
- Feature packaging or design elements appealing to children—e.g., fruit/cartoon images, celebrity branding—or resemble toys, school supplies, electronics, cosmetics, backpacks, headphones, etc.
Full Bill Text: Final version of SB 2024
Impact:
- Outlaws all cannabinoid vapes, including legal hemp-derived CBD and THC products.
- Bans prefilled disposables imported from China
Effective Date: September 1, 2025 (e-liquid origin rule enforced from that date onward)
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Additional Resources
Senate Bill 3
