THC vendors look ahead after regulation fails in second special session
The second special session came to an end last week and one of the state's most controversial topics was left untouched: the total ban on THC products.
'Stay tuned': Gov. Greg Abbott hints at 3rd special session to address THC ban
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday hinted that he might call lawmakers back to Austin for a third special session after they failed to pass a law banning the sale of THC products in the state.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
New Texas bill makes it illegal to sell, market THC vape pens
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
New Texas laws in effect September 1, 2025: Marijuana, schools, crimes
More than 800 new laws go into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.
Medical marijuana expansion in Texas starts Sept. 1; hemp bills remain stalled
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Texas Republican DA smokes weed on TikTok to battle THC ban: 'Free the plant Dan'
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
Texas THC ban: Senate Bill 5 debate put on hold as Senate adjourns
The expected debate over Senate Bill 5, a legislative crackdown on the Texas hemp industry, was put on hold Monday after the Senate adjourned until Wednesday.
Texas bill to ban products containing any detectable amount of THC moves to Senate
Texas lawmakers discussed regulating the THC industry, which is the issue that initially brought legislators back to Austin.
Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas special session agenda includes flood relief, THC regulation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Texas THC ban: What's ahead in the special session | Texas: The Issue Is
A last-minute veto by Governor Greg Abbott put a new twist on the fight over THC in Texas. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked with hemp industry advocate Cynthia Cabrera of Hometown Hero about the battle ahead.
Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
Texas THC ban: Most Texans disapprove of SB 3, poll shows
New polling shows that most Texans disapprove of the Texas Legislature's effort to outlaw the production and sale of THC products in the state.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.