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Texas Senate Bill 3
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  • AN ACT relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Vetoed byGreg Abbott
VetoedJune 22, 2025
Introduced byCharles Perry
Status: Vetoed

Texas Senate Bill 3 was a 2025 bill of the Texas Legislature vetoed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025.

Background

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Hemp was legalized at the federal level by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and at the state level in Texas by House Bill 1325 in 2019.[1]

Legislative history

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Passage

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The bill passed the Texas House of Representatives on May 22, 2025.[2]

The bill was vetoed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025.[3]

Senate Bill 5

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In July 2025, Perry reintroduced the legislation as Texas Senate Bill 5. It passed the upper chamber of the Senate on August 1, 2025.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Munce, Megan; Menchaca, Megan (April 30, 2024). "Is marijuana legal in Texas? What you need to know about the state's pot laws". The Texas Tribune. ISSN 0897-2710. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  2. ^ Scherer, Jasper (May 22, 2025). "Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote". The Texas Tribune. ISSN 0897-2710. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Guo, Kayla (June 22, 2025). "Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead". The Texas Tribune. ISSN 0897-2710. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Simpson, Stephen (July 30, 2025). "Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC — again". The Texas Tribune. ISSN 0897-2710. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
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