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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.

August 13, 2025

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ICE Raids, Texas Hemp THC Ban, Federal Bills Lead CBT Top Stories in July

The raids at Glass House and Texas’ pursuit to prohibit intoxicating hemp products remain ongoing storylines, as US lawmakers try to block rescheduling.

July 31, 2025

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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.

July 29, 2025

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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

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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

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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