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Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session

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August 19, 2025

[#item_full_content] The upper chamber once again ignored Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate consumable hemp products, pushing prohibition legislation forward instead. Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session Read More

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