MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A controversial bill that would outlaw all THC products in Texas has passed the Senate and is now in the hands of the House, sparking widespread concern among small business owners and medical cannabis users alike.
Senate Bill 3, spearheaded by Sen. Charles Perry and backed aggressively by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, passed the Texas Senate in a 24-7 vote on March 19. The bill would ban all forms of THC, including Delta-8, Delta-9, and THC-infused beverages except products approved in the state’s limited medical marijuana program.
Patrick has vowed to push for a special legislative session if the House fails to act, threatening to stall must-pass legislation like the state budget unless a full ban is passed…