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Greg Abbott says he supports THC ban on intoxicating hemp products

The governor appeared to walk back his calls last month for lawmakers to regulate the state’s burgeoning THC industry like it does alcohol.

Gov. Abbott calls for THC ban for those under 21, stiff regulations as special session gets underway

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on THC products for anyone under the age of 21 and tougher regulations for the hemp ...
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Texas Should Lead on Hemp-based THC Regulations

Over the past seven months, the issue of hemp-based THC products has consumed significant time for Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov.

Texas Senate passes THC ban bill, sends it to House for consideration

Senators approved Senate Bill 5 by a 21–8 vote. The bill would ban delta-8, delta-9, and all intoxicating forms of THC, ...
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Texas Senate passes THC ban, bill now heads to Texas House

The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a ...
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Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas

Democrats fled the state to stop Republicans' attempt to redraw congressional districts, but bills aimed at everything from a ...

Texas is about to outlaw THC vapes, even if lawmakers don’t ban all consumables

A new ban on THC vapes in Texas means some stores that specialize in the products could lose more than 30% of their business.

Greg Abbott breaks silence on THC, wants to ban intoxicating products

A fter remaining largely tight-lipped during the regular session, Gov. Greg Abbott finally broke his silence and said he supports banning intoxicating hemp products on Tuesday.
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Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC — again

The Senate’s decision signals another potential standoff with Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a similar ban earlier this year as ...