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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.
July 23, 2025
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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.
July 22, 2025
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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.
July 21, 2025
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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.
July 10, 2025
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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.
June 26, 2025
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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.
June 25, 2025
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (left) and Gov. Greg Abbott could lock horns over whether to ban or regulate intoxicating hemp products in an upcoming special session after a key federal court ruling was issued June 24 in Arkansas.
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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.
June 23, 2025
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, legislation that would have banned intoxicating hemp products
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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.
June 19, 2025
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Dallas-Area Officers Raid 3 Licensed Hemp Distribution Warehouses in ‘Enforcement Overreach’
The law enforcement officials acted ‘outside’ their authority based on ‘political theater,’ attorney David Sergi says.
June 17, 2025
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Texas Voters Oppose State’s Attempt to Ban Hemp THC
The majority of Texans, regardless of political party, reject Senate Bill 3’s ban on hemp-based products, fearing it will empower drug cartels.
June 11, 2025
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Texas Hemp Advocates Deliver 118,000+ Signatures to Governor to Stop SB 3
Veterans, business owners, farmers and industry leaders are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ‘flawed’ legislation that would ban hemp products.
June 3, 2025
Cynthia Cabrera, president of the Texas Hemp Business Council, addresses the media during a June 2 press conference held at the Texas Capitol.
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Texas Governor Has 20 Days to Act on Bills to Expand Medical Cannabis, Ban Hemp THC
As the Legislature adjourns, the fate of the state’s medical cannabis and hemp laws rests with Gov. Greg Abbott’s pen.
June 2, 2025
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