SB3 in Texas: What It Means for Hemp, Small Businesses, and Texans
The Texas Legislature has advanced Senate Bill 3 (SB3), a measure that could significantly impact the hemp industry by banning all consumable hemp-derived THC products. At RESTART CBD, we are committed to keeping our community informed and mobilized. Here’s a comprehensive timeline of SB3’s progression and how you can take action.
SB3 Legislative Timeline
March 19, 2025 – Senate Approval
SB3 passed the Texas Senate with a 25-6 vote, aiming to ban all consumable hemp products containing THC, including Delta-8 and Delta-9 variants.
April 7, 2025 – House Committee Hearing
The House State Affairs Committee conducted a public hearing on SB3, where numerous small business owners, veterans, and industry advocates voiced their opposition.
May 20, 2025 – Second Reading in the House
SB3 was placed on the Major State Calendar and read for the second time in the House.
May 21, 2025 – House Amendments and Passage
After several amendments, the House passed SB3 which reinstated the orginal form of SB3, not taking on any committee substitutes. The bill passed with a 95-44 vote, moving it closer to becoming law.
May 25, 2025 – Final Senate Concurrence
The Senate concurred with the House amendments, finalizing the legislative process and sending SB3 to Governor Greg Abbott for consideration.
Implications of SB3
If signed into law, SB3 would:
Ban all consumable hemp-derived THC, CBN, CBC, THCV, and other cannabinoid (excluding CBD & CBG) products, including edibles, beverages, and vapes.
Criminalize possession of any THC-containing hemp product, with penalties up to one year in jail (even more for retailers and manufacturers if they are caught selling these items).
Threaten the livelihood of over 50,000 Texans employed in the hemp industry and jeopardize approximately 8,000 businesses statewide.
How You Can Take Action
Your voice is crucial in this pivotal moment. Here’s how you can make a difference:
Contact Governor Abbott & tell him to Veto SB3
Communicate your concerns directly to Governor Abbott’s office.
📞 Phone: (512) 463-2000
✉️ Email: Contact Form
Email Template:
Dear Governor Abbott,
My name is [Your Name], and I am a Texas resident from [Your City]. I am writing to urge you to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB3), which would ban all consumable hemp-derived THC products across our state.
This bill would have devastating consequences for Texans:
It would eliminate access to safe, regulated hemp products used by veterans, patients, and responsible adults.
It threatens to destroy an $8 billion industry and eliminate over 50,000 jobs.
It would force hundreds of compliant, local small businesses to shut down — including those that are already regulated and committed to safety and transparency.
As a consumer and a proud Texan, I support sensible regulation — not prohibition. SB3 takes away choices, jobs, and economic opportunities. Please stand with everyday Texans and veto SB3.
Thank you for your time and service to the people of Texas.
Call Script:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a Texas resident from [Your City]. I’m calling to ask Governor Abbott to veto SB3. This bill would ban hemp-derived THC products, hurt thousands of small businesses, and take away access to wellness products that many Texans, including myself, rely on. Please pass along my message: Texans want regulation, not a ban and we ask Governor Abbott to VETO SB3. Thank you.”
Thank You for Supporting Texas Hemp
At RESTART CBD, we deeply appreciate your continued support and advocacy. Together, we can strive to protect access to hemp-derived products and the small businesses that provide them.
Stay informed and engaged. We’ll keep you updated on any developments regarding SB3 and the broader hemp industry in Texas.
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