KXAN: Texas House committee changes THC-ban bill, allows for hemp beverages

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called for the ban of all THC, saying the products being sold in Texas are unregulated and a risk to children. In a video posted in March, Patrick said, “The Texas Senate, and I believe the Texas House, will join us in banning Delta 8 and Delta 9, and closing down these stores.”

An amended bill has allowed some products:

Instead of a complete ban on THC products, King’s version would still allow the regulated sale of hemp beverages that contain below 0.3% of THC.

A summary of the changes also says the bill allows tinctures and “other consumable forms as long as they do not resemble a common snack marketed to children.”

I will resolve YES if a law about as strict as this amended bill (or stricter) passes both the Texas House and Senate in 2025. I am not particularly knowledgeable and intend to rely on media reports about what is/is-not banned. If you have a better understanding and want to clarify this, please leave a comment!