Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) on Sunday, a contentious measure that would have banned most consumable hemp products containing THC, including delta-8 and delta-9 items like gummies and vapes. In a late-night move just before the veto deadline, Abbott rejected the outright ban, a top priority for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and instead called for a special legislative session starting July 21st to establish a strict regulatory framework for these products.
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Texas is poised to enact a significant ban on a wide range of THC-containing consumable hemp products, including popular items like delta-8 vapes, gummies, and THC-infused drinks that offer effects similar to marijuana. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 3 (SB3), has navigated most of the legislative hurdles and, if it receives final approval and the Governor’s signature, will dramatically reshape the hemp and cannabis landscape in the state. This move aims to close what lawmakers describe as a loophole that emerged after hemp legalization, but it faces strong opposition from consumers, advocates, and businesses within the burgeoning Texas hemp industry.
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