KXAN: Texas House committee changes THC-ban bill, allows for hemp beverages

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called for the ban of all THC, saying the products being sold in Texas are unregulated and a risk to children. In a video posted in March, Patrick said, “The Texas Senate, and I believe the Texas House, will join us in banning Delta 8 and Delta 9, and closing down these stores.”

An amended bill has allowed some products:

Instead of a complete ban on THC products, King’s version would still allow the regulated sale of hemp beverages that contain below 0.3% of THC.

A summary of the changes also says the bill allows tinctures and “other consumable forms as long as they do not resemble a common snack marketed to children.”

I will resolve YES if a law about as strict as this amended bill (or stricter) passes both the Texas House and Senate in 2025. Edit Jun 16: I had assumed Gov. Abbott would be happy to sign it if it passed both houses, but now it looks like there may be some question. If he vetoes it and is not overruled, or the bill otherwise does not become law, I will resolve NO.

I am not particularly knowledgeable and intend to rely on media reports about what is/is-not banned. If you have a better understanding and want to clarify this, please leave a comment!