Governor Greg Abbott visited Houston to sign new bail reform laws, but a decision on a possible ban of THC products is still pending. According to ABC13, the governor has not said whether he will veto the bill. The proposal has received feedback from small business owners and veterans. While Senate Bill 9 and Senate Joint Resolution 5 have moved forward, the future of legal hemp products in Texas remains unclear.
Opponents of Senate Bill 3, which would ban THC products in Texas, delivered over 100,000 letters to the governor requesting a veto, as reported by CBS News Texas. The bill’s critics cite medical use concerns, while supporters point to public health and safety. Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign Senate Bill 9, which would limit eligibility for cashless bonds and allow the state to appeal bail decisions. A related measure, Senate Joint Resolution 5, would permit the denial of bail for certain offenses and will go before voters in November.
Texas’s medical marijuana program is set to expand under a bipartisan legislative effort, while a separate bill, Senate Bill 3, proposes a ban on most THC products, limiting cannabinoids to non-intoxicating types like CBD and CBG. The issue has received public attention, including comments from individuals like Johnny Lyon, who said, “I use the hemp products successfully. I want you to veto SB 3 because my wife and I like these products. They help with arthritis and help with other aches and pains,” as mentioned by CBS News Texas. The decision on the bill is now awaiting action from Gov. Abbott.
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