The Texas Senate has passed SB-3, a bill that would ban all THC products, following a push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Patrick argues that the measure is necessary to shut down what he calls a dangerous industry.
However, the Texas House is considering an alternative approach that would impose stricter oversight and licensing requirements rather than an outright ban. If the Senate's version becomes law, it could significantly impact the state's booming hemp industry.
Retailers have been warned to prepare for potential closures as the legislative battle continues.
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Texas politicians love to talk about "freedom" until it comes to people making their own choices about cannabis. Instead of banning THC and hurting small businesses, they should focus on regulating it properly like so many other states have already done.
Here we go again—big government deciding what people can and can't put in their own bodies instead of letting the free market and personal responsibility sort it out.
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Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products after by push by Dan Patrick
The Texas Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would outlaw the sale of THC, following efforts by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to crack down on the booming hemp industry in the state.
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Texas Senate passes SB-3 which bans all THC products after push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
The Texas House will vote on an alternative, which would impose stricter oversight and licensing requirements for the hemp industry, rather than an outright THC ban.
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