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 passed the Senate on March 19, 2025, the House on May 22, 2025, and was sent to the Governor on May 27, 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: September 1, 2025
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.
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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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THBC is in Opposition to SB 3 and SB 2024
Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB 3): Full ban on hemp-derived THC products, including the popular Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC.
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.
Additional Resources
Senate Bill 3
