Texas could soon see a ban on consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products, as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced plans to make the legislation a priority for the upcoming 89th Legislative Session. Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), authored by Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), will aim to prohibit all forms of THC in the state.
In a press release, Patrick emphasized concerns over the unregulated sale of THC products, describing them as “life-threatening” and “easily accessible” to both adults and children. He highlighted that some THC-infused beverages contain “three or four times” the THC content of marijuana typically bought from illicit dealers. Patrick believes the legislation will help “keep these unsafe products off our streets” and expects bipartisan support in the Senate.
Notably, the proposed ban would not affect Texas’ “compassionate use” program, which allows qualified physicians to prescribe low-THC cannabis to patients with certain conditions such as epilepsy or PTSD. Additionally, cannabidiol (CBD), industrial hemp, and low-THC derivatives like Delta-8 and Delta-9, which are permitted under the 2019 Texas Hemp Farming Act, would remain legal as long as THC content does not exceed 0.3%.
While federal law continues to classify marijuana as illegal, a majority of U.S. states have legalized it for recreational or medical use. According to Pew Research, 54% of Americans live in states with legal recreational marijuana, and 74% in states where it is legal for either medical or recreational purposes.
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