As Texas lawmakers debate a potential ban on hemp-derived THC products, one senator is flipping the script—filing bold new legislation to both regulate hemp products and legalize marijuana statewide. The move signals growing political momentum for cannabis reform deep in the heart of a traditionally conservative state.
Senator José Menéndez introduced two key bills during the special legislative session: one that establishes a regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 and delta-9 THC, and another that would legalize adult-use marijuana across Texas.
These proposals arrive just as the Texas Senate takes up a controversial bill aimed at banning intoxicating hemp products altogether. Menéndez’s response is a proactive pivot—advocating for safe, responsible access to both hemp and cannabis, rather than prohibition and confusion.
The hemp regulation bill would require accurate product labeling, age restrictions, and clear safety standards. Meanwhile, the marijuana legalization bill calls for taxed, licensed cannabis sales to adults 21 and older—mirroring successful models in other states. The senator emphasized the need to end the criminalization of cannabis users and to redirect resources toward public health and education.
For years, Texas has lagged behind on cannabis reform, even as public opinion shifts in favor of legalization. These new bills reflect that change and could spark wider debate across party lines. While they face steep political hurdles, their introduction highlights that cannabis is no longer a fringe issue—it’s a mainstream policy priority.
At High Science, we’re tracking these developments closely. As hemp, THC, and marijuana policies evolve across the country, we remain committed to informing, inspiring, and elevating the cannabis conversation.
Texas is heating up—and the cannabis movement is just getting started.
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