July 22, 2025 – During a special legislative session, a Texas Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 5, a sweeping measure that would ban all products containing any detectable amount of any cannabinoid, including hemp-derived THC. The committee emphasized that neither state nor local governments have the resources to properly regulate the growing market of THC-infused products. Instead of expanding oversight or setting limits, SB 5 proposes a full ban, effectively criminalizing possession of items ranging from delta-8 gummies to full-spectrum CBD oils. Supporters of the bill argue that...