{"id":1694,"date":"2025-07-22T15:01:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T19:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.duanemorris.com\/cannabis\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2025-07-22T16:36:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:36:29","slug":"after-texas-governor-vetoed-the-total-ban-low-thc-consumables-may-stay-on-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.duanemorris.com\/cannabis\/2025\/07\/22\/after-texas-governor-vetoed-the-total-ban-low-thc-consumables-may-stay-on-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"After Texas Governor Vetoed the Total Ban, Low-THC Consumables May Stay on Shelves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discussions on SB 5 (Formerly SB 3) Began Today in Texas’ 89th Legislature 1st Special Session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minutes before the June 22, 2025 deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott surprised many by vetoing Senate Bill 3\u2014the proposed ban on all consumable hemp products containing THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The veto is a major victory for Texas\u2019s booming hemp industry, estimated to be worth $5.5 billion. \u201cSenate Bill 3 is well-intentioned,\u201d Governor Abbott said, but the bill went too far, presenting \u201cvalid constitutional challenges.\u201d He emphasized the need for legislation that can withstand legal scrutiny in his veto proclamation: \u201cAllowing Senate Bill 3 to become law\u2014knowing that it faces a lengthy battle that will render it dead on arrival in court\u2014would hinder rather than help us solve the public safety issues this bill seeks to contain.\u201d Governor Abbott acknowledged the many Texan businessowners that invest millions to responsibly grow, produce, and market safe products for adults. Noting that Texas needs to add regulations to ensure safety, Governor Abbott added SB 3 to the top of the Special Session\u2019s agenda.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the veto, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, a supporter of SB 3, has not backed down from his stance against hemp products, accusing Governor Abbott of wanting to \u201clegalize recreational marijuana\u201d and signaling that he will push for a ban again during the Special Session. Senator Charles Perry, who authored SB 3 & SB 5, acknowledged that Governor Abbott \u201craised some legitimate concerns.\u201d However, Senator Perry expressed optimism, saying he has \u201call the confidence in the world\u201d that the Special Session will \u201calleviate and address [Abbott\u2019s] concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry leaders, however, welcomed the veto. Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, called Abbott\u2019s decision \u201ca win for freedom and free markets\u201d specifically because the hemp-derived products industry in Texas supports over 8,500 retailers and generates $3.5-8 billion annually. Jonathan Miller, general counsel for U.S. Hemp Roundtable, called the veto \u201ca seminal moment for hemp farmers and businesses across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas\u2019 Legislative Special Session started yesterdat and can last up to 30 days. During the Session, the legislators may only work on the governor\u2019s agenda items. Fortunately for hemp businessowners and consumers, the legislators who fought against a total ban have a second bite of the apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duane Morris LLP will continue to monitor and provide updates on the status of SB 5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discussions on SB 5 (Formerly SB 3) Began Today in Texas’ 89th Legislature 1st Special Session Minutes before the June 22, 2025 deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott surprised many by vetoing Senate Bill 3\u2014the proposed ban on all consumable hemp products containing THC. The veto is a major victory for Texas\u2019s booming hemp industry, estimated … <\/p>\n

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