A vote on Senate Bill 5, which would ban products like Delta-8 and Delta-9, is expected Friday.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are on the verge of a major decision that could impact THC product sales statewide.
A vote on Senate Bill 5, which would ban products like Delta-8 and Delta-9, is expected Friday.
The proposed ban targets synthetic cannabinoids often sold in edible or vaporized form, which are currently legal under Texas’ hemp laws. Some small business owners said they rely on those items to stay in business. Many who use the products said they help them manage pain or anxiety.
The bill, which Gov. Greg Abbott previously said needed further discussion, led to the current special session being called.
“The real trigger for the special session was the reform of THC,” KHOU 11 political analyst Brandon Rottinghaus said. “That’s something that the legislature basically banned. He looked at it, determined that instead of having a complete ban, that the state should have some kind of regulatory framework.”
So what’s next for the bill? The Senate is expected to have its third and final vote on the proposed bill, and if passed, it will head to the House for consideration. If the bill also passes in the House, it will then go to the governor’s desk, where Abbott will decide whether to approve or veto it, or take no action.