THC, Texas
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Gummies, vapes, drinks and few regulations. Here's what to know about the ingredients that get you high as Texas lawmakers hold a special legislative session to regulate them.
The governor of Texas is detailing where he stands on a renewed push in the legislature to ban most consumable hemp products, seemingly departing from a proposal that advanced through a Senate committee this week by calling for regulated access to low-THC hemp items for adults.
Although marijuana poisoning calls jumped in recent years, experts say poison control data needs context about the outcomes of those calls.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in advocating for a ban on intoxicating THC products, offered details in recent interviews on what he'd like to see in legislation addressing THC laws.
Veterans and hemp-industry advocates accused bill backers of ignoring Gov. Greg Abbott's call for regulation instead of an outright ban.
A panel of state senators voted to advance the bill to a full Senate vote after hearing several hours of public testimony.
The Texas Constitution allows cities with more than 5,000 residents to adopt a charter and govern themselves. But the state constitution also says that “no charter or any ordinance” is to conflict with state laws. Those who want to decriminalize or legalize marijuana should make their case at the state level. That’s what we elect lawmakers for.
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.