Texas Governor Vetoes Total THC Ban, Safeguarding $4.3 Billion Hemp Industry

Jackson Reed2 months ago07 mins

AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, exercised his gubernatorial authority to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a controversial legislative measure that sought to impose a statewide prohibition on all consumable products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The veto marks a significant victory for Texas’ burgeoning hemp-derived product industry, ensuring…

Texas Legislature Approves Near-Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC, Bill Sent to Governor Abbott

Emily Carter3 months ago06 mins

A sweeping legislative measure that would significantly curtail the availability of hemp-derived intoxicating products across Texas has cleared its final legislative hurdle and now awaits the signature of Governor Greg Abbott. On May 26, 2025, the Texas Senate cast a decisive vote of 25–6 to concur with amendments previously adopted by the House of Representatives,…