Ban Unregulated THC in Texas
Thoughtful Regulation to Keep Texans Safe
The Safer Texas Alliance is dedicated to the passage of SB 3. THC is an intoxicating product that, if legalized, must be tightly controlled to protect public health and safety.
HOW We Got Here
McConnell amendment to 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp products produced from plants with less than .03% THC.
The 2018 Farm Bill unwittingly created a gray market for all THC products which can claim to be from legal hemp plants. Since delta-8 THC is sourced from hemp, and not from marijuana, it’s legal and unregulated at the federal level.
The gray market also exploits legal questions about synthetic THC products.
The science is complicated, but as legal cases proceed through the courts, there are now unregulated THC products being sold at hemp shops, convenience stores, and liquor stores throughout the state, as sellers exploit a system with no age restrictions, no testing, and no safety rails to create an estimated $10-15 billion dollar marketplace.
The PROBLEM
The sale of THC products is completely unregulated.
The real-world result is that all THC products are available throughout the state in convenience stores and smoke shops to ANYONE AT ANY AGE.
The products sold in Texas stores are FAR MORE DANGEROUS than those sold in regulates states like Colorado where rigorous testing and age restrictions are enforced.
Nobody knows what is in these products as there is ZERO TESTING and NO CONSISTENCY WITH DOSING nor labeling.
TARGETED MARKETING of THC Products
Safer Texas Alliance POSITION
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TOP PRIORITY
THC is essentially unregulated in Texas, with widespread availability throughout convenience stores and smoke shops.
The Lieutenant Governor has stated that a total ban on THC products with exceptions for the currently regulated THC medical uses through three licensed vendors in Texas is a top priority for the upcoming legislative session.
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TOTAL BAN
Safer Texas Alliance strongly supports a total ban on THC products with exceptions for the currently regulated THC medical uses.
THC is an intoxicating product and if legalized, should be tightly regulated and only available for sale by persons 21 and older to persons 21 and older.
OUR MISSION
The Safer Texas Alliance, a project of the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas and other concerned organizations, advocates for responsible policies on THC, supporting SB 3 and ensuring strict regulations on intoxicating substances to protect public safety.
The TIMELINE of Intoxicating Hemp Industry Events
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2018
Hemp Legalized Nationwide
The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill legalized hemp with 0.3% Delta-9 THC but unintentionally allowed intoxicating cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC.
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2019
Texas Legalizes Hemp
Texas passed HB 1325, legalizing hemp and hemp-derived products, creating a loophole for Delta-8 THC and similar intoxicants.
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2020
Delta-8 THC Emerges
Delta-8 THC, chemically derived from CBD, gained popularity as a “legal” intoxicating alternative to marijuana.
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2021
Texas Attempts to Ban Delta-8 THC
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) declared Delta-8 THC illegal, leading to legal challenges.
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2022
Delta-8 THC Remains Legal
A Travis County judge temporarily blocked enforcement of the Delta-8 ban, keeping the product legal in Texas. This case is currently before the Texas Supreme Court.
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2024
Federal Outlook
The upcoming 2024 U.S. Farm Bill is expected to address intoxicating hemp products, potentially leading to stricter national regulations.
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2025
SB 3 Introduced
SB 3 is introduced and the Lieutenant Governor announces the banning of THC products as a legislative priority.
The EDUCATION Effort
Many do not realize the unregulated THC marketplace exists and further do not realize children can access these products easily at convenience stores, smoke shops, and through direct shipment.
DID YOU KNOW?
There is no regulation of ingredients included in the various THC products
There is no regulation of the dosage in the various THC products
The impact of the product varies product to product with no consistency
The products can’t be traced back to the manufacturer if there is a safety concern
The products are sold next to gum and candy in kid-friendly packaging
The products can have varying impacts on regular prescription medications unbeknownst to the consumer
Take ACTION Now
The Safer Texas Alliance is dedicated to the passage of SB 3.
THC is an intoxicating product that, if legalized, must be tightly controlled to protect public health and safety.