A potential new law banning THC in all forms has been proposed in Texas. This week, Dan Patrick, Texas Lieutenant Governor, announced a potential ban on all tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) sales across the state.
As of now, small amounts of THC are legal in Texas under 2019 House Bill 1325 legalizing the commercialization of hemp products in the state. Under this ruling, products containing small amounts of THC can be legally sold as long as the THC concentration is 0.3% or less. “Consumable hemp products” include CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. Patrick believes that loopholes in current legislation allow for dangerous and potent products to reach the public.
This action comes after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent efforts to sue the city of Dallas in response to ballot measure, Proposition R, which “prohibits the Dallas Police Department from making arrests or issuing citations for marijuana possession or considering the odor of marijuana as probable cause for search or seizure.”
“Cities cannot pick and choose which State laws they follow. The City of Dallas has no authority to override Texas drug laws or prohibit the police from enforcing them. This is a backdoor attempt to violate the Texas Constitution, and any city that tries to constrain police in this fashion will be met swiftly with a lawsuit by my office.” Paxton said in a statement on November 21, 2024.
