THC

Hemp Provision in Spending Bill Could Kill Legit Industry

The hemp industry is gearing up for a lobbying effort following a provision in the recent government funding package meant to stop the sale of intoxicating hemp products but could inadvertently destroy a legitimate $28 billion industry and kill 300,000 American jobs.

THC products at Bahama Mama on Montrose Blvd. are photographed on Thursday, May 29, 2025 i

Governor Abbott Vetoes Texas THC Ban, Calls Special Session

Late Sunday night, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a last-minute veto of the THC ban bill recently passed by the Texas Legislature. The governor then called a special session, asking legislators to regulate, rather than ban, the substance used by many as a pain management alternative to opioids.

Governor Greg Abbott Vetoes SB-3 THC Ban Bill (FILE: Getty Images)