Sen. Charles Perry has introduced Senate Bill 5, which closely reflects SB 3 from the regular session. The bill bans all cannabinoids other than CBD and CBG, creating criminal penalties for sales AND possession. Sen. Perry and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remain dedicated to handing over the hemp industry to the illicit market and re-criminalizing simple possession. But Gov. Greg Abbott has called for regulations, NOT prohibition!

To ensure consumer protection, hold bad actors accountable, and prevent youth access to hemp-derived THC, our state should work to fill the gaps in our current regulatory infrastructure.

SB 5 was quickly referred to the Senate State Affairs Committee and immediately scheduled for a hearing with very little notice to the public. The committee will meet at 9am this morning to consider SB 5 and two other bills.

Take a moment to share your written testimony with the committee. Draft testimony has been provided, but please personalize the message and/or replace the draft with your own words.

A full overview of SB 5 can be found here.