A group of Texas military veterans is speaking out against a proposed state bill that would ban hemp-derived THC products, calling on Governor Greg Abbott to veto the legislation. Their message is clear: banning these products would harm patients, especially veterans, who rely on legal hemp to manage pain, PTSD, and other health conditions.
The bill, which has passed both chambers of the Texas legislature, would outlaw consumable hemp products that contain any form of psychoactive THC, including delta-8, delta-10, and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. Critics argue the bill targets products that are already legal under federal law and widely available across the state.
Veterans testified that many of them use these hemp products as alternatives to opioids or traditional pharmaceuticals. They emphasized that access to safe, regulated hemp-derived THC has improved their quality of life, reduced reliance on addictive medications, and helped them avoid legal risks associated with medical marijuana, which remains restricted in Texas.
One veteran, speaking at a rally in Austin, said the ban would not just take away access—it would push patients toward unsafe, unregulated options or force them to suffer without relief.
Advocates also warn that the proposed law could devastate Texas’s hemp industry, which employs thousands of workers and serves a growing consumer base. Retailers and product makers say the ban would destroy small businesses and eliminate millions of dollars in tax revenue—all while ignoring the needs of patients.
Supporters of the bill argue that the products are intoxicating and poorly regulated, and pose a risk to public health. But opponents counter that banning them outright instead of regulating them responsibly would punish responsible users and leave veterans without legal alternatives.
Governor Abbott has not yet signaled whether he will sign or veto the bill. Veterans groups, industry leaders, and patient advocates are urging the public to contact his office and demand protection for legal hemp access.
This moment could be pivotal—not just for Texas’s hemp industry, but for the thousands who depend on it for relief.
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