HOUSTON (KIAH) – As of today, most consumable hemp derived products will stay legal in Texas. Though Governor Abbott wants to regulate the industry, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says he won’t settle leaving local businesses and consumers confused.
After long discussions last night between the Governor, Speaker, and me on THC, and continued hours of discussion today, we were not able to come to a resolution. I appreciate the effort by Governor Greg Abbott to find a solution. I thank Speaker Dustin and Republican House members for joining the Senate in passing a complete THC ban during the regular session. My position remains unchanged; the Senate and I are for a total THC ban.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on X page
After the Texas House and Senate met during the second special session late into Wednesday night, there was no agreement on THC regulation:
- SB6, SB5, SB3-are ban bills that would ban all THC-it did not pass into law
- SB2024-is a ban bill on the sale of vapes-passed into law September 1, 2025
Though ban bills on all THC are on hold, smoke shops are now forced to follow the new THC ban bill on vapes, SB 2024. Now they’re struggling to keep up with business and following the new law. Hector Rodriguez is the General Manager for Imperial Vapor Co. He says he got the call to clear off the shelves.
It definitely does affect us overall. Between the THC and nicotine disposables, that is about 30% of the business at all three locations. That’s really affecting us. I really feel bad for our older customers who have things like sciatica or they have seizures or whatever they have to do with that to medicate themselves as adults.
Hector Rodriguez, General Manager of Imperial Vapor Co.
It is now a class A Misdemeanor to advertise or sell vapes with cannabinoids. The penalties equal 1 year in jail or a fine up to $4,000…