The 89th Legislative Session in Texas officially began on January 14, 2025, and one of the hottest topics during this session is Senate Bill (SB) 3, which proposes to ban all forms of consumable THC in Texas. According to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, SB 3, carried by Senator Charles Perry (R – Lubbock), is intended to prevent the sale of products that, on the surface, appear to be compliant with federal law as they are purportedly hemp products, but in reality are oftentimes manufactured in such a way that resulting THC concentrations are higher than cannabis products sold in state-licensed retail dispensaries. Importantly, recreational cannabis use remains illegal in Texas, but is legal for medicinal use with a physician’s prescription through the state’s Compassionate Use Program.
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