The Lt. Governor’s third attempt to ban Texas hemp THC appears to be a frightful experience for those with high stakes. Dan Patrick and Senate Republicans.
The upper chamber of the state passed legislation. Senate Bill 6The House voted on August 18 by 22-8 to prohibit the production and sale of edible hemp products which contain trace amounts THC, or any other intoxicating cannabis cannabinoids. CBD and CBG, however, are not considered intoxicating. House of Representatives did not take the measure up.
Patrick was at the forefront of the effort to criminalize an industry that is estimated to provide approximately $1.3 billion in economic impact According to Whitney Economics, this includes the employment of over 50,000 people in thousands of companies.
Patrick, who has been a proponent of prohibition since the 1970s, said that despite his efforts, he was unable to come to an agreement on September 3 with House Speaker Dustin Burrow (R-Lubbock) and Governor Rick Perry. Greg Abbott offers a way forward for the second special legislative session.
We were unable to resolve the THC issue after long talks last night with Governor and Speaker. Discussions continued today. Writer “I appreciate the effort by Gov. “I am grateful for the efforts of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX To find a resolution. Thank you, Speaker Dustin @Burrows4TX I would like to thank Republican House Members for voting with the Senate during regular session on a total THC ban. “My position is unchanged. The Senate and I support a complete THC prohibition.”
Senate and House adjourned Wednesday evening sine die Abbott was not able to receive the hemp bill from Abbott during his second special session. The Legislature did succeed, however, in passing other priorities of the Republican-controlled Congress, including bills related to redistricting, natural disaster preparedness and relief in the aftermath of the state’s July 4th flooding, and abortion restrictions.
Abbott may reserve the power to hold a special third session in order to complete unfinished legislation.
S.B. Abbott vetoed Abbott warned of a legal nightmare if the ban on hemp THC was passed in June. Abbott called instead for Regulation The hemp product is categorized as an “agricultural commodity”. This includes age restrictions, limiting synthetic derivatives (like delta-8-THC), and setting limits on potency (0.3% THC) or serving size (3 milligrams THC).
The Senate passed THC legislation as well Ban in the first special session—defying Abbott’s call for regulation—the legislation never passed the House because Democrats leave the state In a walkout that broke the quorum, lawmakers protested against GOP’s redistricting plans. Abbott called a special second session immediately after that stunt.
Now that Texas Republicans have succeeded in their quest to redraw district maps—a move that could add five GOP seats to the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections—Abbott may be less enticed to call a third special session to address hemp, especially since Patrick and Senate Republicans have played him for a fool twice now, opting for a ban in defiance of his call for regulation.
The Texas Legislature convenes only in odd-numbered year, so it is unlikely that a new attempt at legislation to regulate or ban intoxicating hemp product will occur before 2027.
The Lt. Governor’s third attempt to ban Texas hemp THC appears to be a success for those with a lot at stake in this market. Dan Patrick and Senate Republicans.
The upper chamber of the state passed legislation. Senate Bill 6On August 18,, by a vote of 22-8, banned the sale and manufacture of hemp-based products that contain trace amounts of THC and other cannabinoids intoxicating, with an exception made for CBD and CBG. House of Representatives did not take the measure up.
Patrick was at the forefront of the effort to criminalize an industry that is estimated to provide approximately $1.3 billion in economic impact According to Whitney Economics, this includes the employment of over 50,000 people in thousands of companies.
Patrick, who has been a proponent of the prohibition movement, said that despite his efforts, he was unable to come to an agreement on September 3 with House Speaker Dustin Burrow (R-Lubbock) and Governor Rick Perry. Greg Abbott has outlined a way forward for the special session.
After long discussions between me, the Speaker and Governor last night, as well as hours and hours of continued discussion today, Patrick Writer “I appreciate the effort by Gov. “I am grateful for the efforts of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX To find a resolution. Thank you, Speaker Dustin @Burrows4TX I would like to thank Republican House Members for voting with the Senate during regular session on a total THC ban. My position has not changed; I and the Senate are in favor of a THC total ban.”
Senate and House adjourned Wednesday evening sine die Abbott was not able to receive the hemp bill from Abbott during his second special session. The Legislature did succeed, however, in passing other priorities of the Republican-controlled Congress, including bills related to redistricting, natural disaster preparedness and relief in the aftermath of the state’s July 4th flooding, and abortion restrictions.
Abbott may reserve the right to call for a special third session in order to complete unfinished legislation, but that is yet to be confirmed.
S.B. Abbott vetoed He warned against the legal attack he saw as being a nightmare for judicial attacks on June’s hemp THC attempt. Abbott called instead for Regulation Hemp products are regarded as “lawful agricultural commodities” by age-gating and restricting derivatives such as delta-8 THC, or limiting the potency of 0.3% THC.
The Senate passed THC legislation as well Ban in the first special session—defying Abbott’s call for regulation—the legislation never passed the House because Democrats leave the state In a walkout that broke the quorum, lawmakers protested against GOP’s redistricting plans. Abbott called a special second session immediately after that stunt.
Now that Texas Republicans have succeeded in their quest to redraw district maps—a move that could add five GOP seats to the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections—Abbott may be less enticed to call a third special session to address hemp, especially since Patrick and Senate Republicans have played him for a fool twice now, opting for a ban in defiance of his call for regulation.
The Texas Legislature convenes only in odd-numbered year, so it is unlikely that a new attempt at legislation to regulate or ban intoxicating hemp product will occur before 2027.
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