Texans speak out against proposed hemp ban in 18-Hour Capitol hearing

Texas House committee considers consumable hemp bans, tightened regulations

State officials aim to reform the consumable hemp market in Texas that's flourished in recent years.

Texans speak out against proposed hemp ban in 18-Hour Capitol hearing

Editor's note: The video above first aired April 2 in a separate story regarding the hemp ban and how it could impact local businesses. AUSTIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Hundreds of Texans crowded the Capitol on Monday, speaking out against two controversial bills that could reshape the state’s booming hemp industry, or dismantle it altogether. What began as a standard House Committee on State Affairs hearing stretched more than 18 hours, as person aft…

Divisive Texas hemp war hits boiling point

The battle for hemp is underway in Texas. THC bars are non-alcoholic social hubs in certain cities, while popular restaurants add infused drinks to the specials list. This space has been widely supported by Texans, but it may be coming to an end soon. State lawmakers seek an overall ban on the quickly blossoming hemp space with Senate Bill 3. This is accompanied by House Bill 28, which would ban almost all of these products, aside from drinks, i…

Hemp Supporters Crowd Texas State Capitol to Protest Proposed THC Ban - Cannabis News World

Hundreds of supporters of the Texas hemp industry crowded the State Capitol Building on Monday to denounce efforts in the…

U.S. Hemp Roundtable to Testify Before House Oversight Committee – U.S. Hemp Roundtable

On April 9th, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable General Counsel Jonathan Miller will testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability at a hearing titled “Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products.”Jonathan will share key insights on the urgent need for regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. With more than a decade of industry leadership, he’ll advocate for a clear, science-based regulatory framework that ensures co…

Hundreds of Hemp Advocates 'Flood' Texas Hearing on Controversial Hemp Bans - Business of Cannabis

Yesterday hearings on two bills which threaten to ‘dismantle’ Texas’s thriving hemp industry ran for a marathon of 18 hours, with the majority of participants testifying against the punitive measures. During the Texas House Committee on State Affairs hearing, testimony was heard from industry experts, stakeholders, patients and veterans on both House Bill 28, and Senate Bill 3. Last month, the Senate approved SB 3 by an overwhelming majority, wh…