The THC Ban You Should Know About—And Why It Matters
Let’s get one thing out of the way: hemp isn’t weed. She is a completely differnt plant, and leagl in the eyes of the law. But lately in Texas, the line between legal and illegal? About as clear as your evening after happy hour margaritas at De Nada.
This summer, lawmakers have been trying not so quietly, (go ahead and google Dan Patrick's on-air melt down,) to ban hemp-derived THC products like Delta-8, Delta-9, and even THCA. Translation? Your favorite recreational gummies (like ours) could be at risk.
We’re breaking it down—minus the legal jargon and political posturing.
Wait, I Thought Hemp Was Legal?
You’re not wrong. Back in 2019, Texas legalized hemp and its derivatives as long as they contain less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight (aka: federal compliance). That’s how you get products like our Blood Orange THC + CBG gummies — potent, legal, and deliciously effective.
But in early 2025, the Texas Senate passed SB 3, a bill that would’ve banned pretty much all THC-infused hemp products—even the safe, tested, full-spectrum kind that veterans, parents, and pain patients rely on. It was a broad, sweeping, no-fun-allowed kind of ban. It even banned non-euphoric CBD products like our wellness line.
Luckily, Governor Abbott vetoed it. Unluckily, lawmakers came back harder with SB 5—same ban, different name.
? So What’s in SB 5?
SB 5 would ban any consumable hemp product that contains "any detectable amount" of THC—Delta-8, Delta-9, THCA, you name it. It even goes after non-edibles like flower, vapes, and topicals.
This bill would:
- Make it a felony to manufacture or sell full-spectrum products
- Charge consumers with misdemeanors for possession
- Force small businesses to pay steep licensing and registration fees
- Erase years of work building a legal, transparent, and safe hemp industry
And guess what? It passed the Senate on August 1, 2025. It’s now headed to the House.
Read the full breakdown at the Texas Hemp Business Council →
Who’s This Actually Hurting?
These bans don’t just target "stoners." They threaten:
- Veterans managing PTSD who can’t access medical cannabis
- Parents using microdoses to manage anxiety
- Cancer patients looking for sleep support
- Older adults managing chronic pain without prescriptions
And of course—small brands like us who take the time to lab test every batch, source organic ingredients, and educate customers. Over 8,000 small businesses across Texas are at risk.
Let’s be clear: we’re all for smart regulation. Age limits? Yes. Child-resistant packaging? Obviously. Lab testing? Already doing all of it.
But banning hemp while giving Big Cannabis a monopoly? Hard pass.
How You Can Fight Back (Without Going to the Capitol)
You don’t need to storm the Texas House to make a difference. Here’s how to push back without leaving your couch:
- Call or email your rep – Use this tool to find them and send a short message.
- Sign the petition – Join over 147,000 Texans at Texas Hemp Business Council.
- Vote with your dollars – Support local, transparent, small-batch brands that are doing it right. Like… say, Redeemer?
Every pouch sold is a delicious little protest.
TL;DR – What to Tell Your Group Chat
- The Texas Senate passed a bill (SB 5) that bans all THC in hemp products—even the legal kind.
- This could wipe out your favorite gummies, flower, and oils.
- Governor Abbott supports regulation, not prohibition (we agree).
- Small businesses, veterans, and wellness consumers are being punished while Big Weed, Big Pharma, and Big Liquor stand to benefit.
- You can help by spreading the word, contacting your rep, and buying from brands that fight for the plant.
Final Thought From Your Dealer—
You don’t have to be a policy nerd to care about what goes into your body—or who gets to control it. What’s happening in Texas isn’t just about hemp. It’s about access, autonomy, and whether the little guys ever get a seat at the table.
And if you need a calm head and a clear heart while we ride this wave?
Start with a gummy.
Call it your legally sound, euphorically mellow protest snack.
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