Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Backs Senate Bill 3 to Ban THC Products in 2025

Dec 5, 2024, 04:44 PM

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced a legislative initiative to ban all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the state. Senate Bill 3, which he is backing, aims to prohibit the sale of THC products, including intoxicating hemp-derived substances such as Delta-8 and Delta-9. The bill, sponsored by Senator Charles Perry, is set to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session in 2025. Patrick criticized the exploitation of agricultural laws by retailers to sell unregulated THC products, calling them 'life-threatening.' The proposed legislation seeks to close legal loopholes and address concerns about public safety and regulatory oversight.