THC

The Texas Legislature is considering a ban on consumable THC products as some lawmakers say the booming business has caused health problems and allowed sales to minors.

Senate Bill 3, a priority item for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, was approved in a 24-7 vote Wednesday afternoon. It now heads to the Texas House for consideration.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said that one of his legislative priorities is to ban all consumable THC products in the state during the upcoming Texas legislative session.

A poll showed Texans are in favor of banning THC products, but also of legalizing the use of marijuana recreationally.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed a ban on all non-prescribed THC earlier this month. But business experts and cannabis researchers say restrictions could work instead.

A 2023 state law sends students caught with vapes or THC cartridges to alternative school. But on Monday, San Antonio ISD claimed an exemption.

In Bergheim, Texas, just north of San Antonio, there’s a skunky smell in the air. “You know, that's a really good description. Skunky is a very typical…