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Texas Senate passes THC ban

Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC — again
The Senate’s decision signals another potential standoff with Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a similar ban earlier this year as he called for more regulations instead.
THC ban advances again in Texas Senate, a month after Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto
Abbott, a Republican, vetoed a similar ban in late June, saying the bill harmed the state’s agricultural industry and opposed federal 2018 farm
Texas Senate passes THC ban, bill now heads to Texas House
The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously vetoed a similar measure.
Texas Senate passes THC ban bill, sends it to House for consideration
Senators approved Senate Bill 5 by a 21–8 vote. The bill would ban delta-8, delta-9, and all intoxicating forms of THC, including beverages, and prohibit the retail sale of any cannabinoid except cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG).
A THC ban? Regulations? Here's what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he supports
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in advocating for a ban on intoxicating THC products, offered details in recent interviews on what he'd like to see in legislation addressing THC laws. "The only hemp product that's going to be out there is nonintoxicating hemp,
Texas Senate gives final approval to THC ban
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What's next for THC in Texas?
The proposed ban targets synthetic cannabinoids often sold in edible or vaporized form, which are currently legal under Texas' hemp laws.
Texas Senate approves second attempt to ban THC despite concerns for veterans and economy
"I think this bill is going to push people back to opioids. I worry about that," Sen. José Menéndez said. A clash of options is expected to play out over the next couple of weeks.
Texas Senate passes THC ban despite previous veto
The bill — nearly identical bill to one Governor Abbott vetoed in the regular session — tees up a renewed dispute in the House over the scope of THC regulation.
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