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Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs
Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.
Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp
Gov. Greg Abbott said if House Democrats continue to break quorum, he’ll just call another executive session with the exact same agenda.
ICE Raids, Texas Hemp THC Ban, Federal Bills Lead
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The raids at Glass House and Texas’ pursuit to prohibit intoxicating hemp products remain ongoing storylines, as US lawmakers try to block rescheduling.
Texans Deserve Choice, Not a Monopoly: Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Lawmakers to Defeat SB 5
The industry organization released a statement on Senate Bill 5, legislation to ban consumable hemp products with detectable amounts of THC.
Texas Governor Clarifies Hemp THC Stance as Senate Committee Approves Ban
The Senate Affairs Committee unanimously approved legislation in special session, as Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports regulating hemp products limited to 0.3% THC or 3 milligrams of THC.
Texas Hemp Business Council Responds to Senate Bill 5’s Proposed Hemp THC Ban
The industry organization is criticizing state lawmakers and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for pushing legislation in a special session that’s already been vetoed.
Texas Constitution May Bar Lawmakers From Hemp THC Ban in Special Session
The constitution limits special sessions to legislative subjects designated by the governor, who called for lawmakers to consider only regulation.
Texas Governor Calls Hemp Products ‘Lawful Agricultural Commodity’ in Special Session Notice
Greg Abbott set the agenda to regulate hemp in the upcoming legislative session after vetoing a ban, setting up a showdown with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
US House’s Intoxicating Hemp Ban, Texas Gubernatorial Clash Lead CBT’s Most Popular Stories in June
Legislation to close a 2018 Farm Bill ‘loophole’ is being prepared for the House floor, while Texas will decide whether to ban or regulate hemp in a special session.
Circuit Court Ruling for Arkansas Renders Texas Governor’s Hemp Veto Argument Moot
The Eighth Circuit Court ruled that the 2018 Farm Bill does not preempt a state’s ability to regulate hemp after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban it.
Texas Governor Vetoes Ban on Hemp Products, Calls For Special Session to Regulate THC
Gov. Greg Abbott’s disapproval of Senate Bill 3 collides with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s prohibition policy. ‘We can do better,’ Abbott says.
Texas Hemp Advocates Nearing 150,000 Signatures Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto SB 3
The governor has until June 22 to sign, veto or file the legislation to ban intoxicating hemp products without his signature.
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