Texas THC ban heads to full Senate

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's proposal to ban hemp-derived THC products (S3) passed unanimously out of the Senate State Affairs Committee and now heads to the full Senate. 

If you live in Texas, you can use this link to tell your legislators that regulation is more effective than prohibition!

MPP has traditionally focused on expanding the Compassionate Use Program, decriminalization, and legalization of traditional cannabis in Texas. However, at this time we feel the need to facilitate our readers communicating with their legislators on this issue. We know many of you use these products or work in the industry.

We know prohibition does not work. Banning these products will disrupt a multi-billion dollar industry that employs over 50,000 Texans. If anything, the way this industry grew so fast should show legislators that Texans wants access to cannabinoid products.

If the Texas legislature had passed legislation to allow Texans to have access to regulated, laboratory-tested cannabis products, we would not be having this conversation today. Unfortunately, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blocked reforms, including decriminalization and a more workable medical cannabis program. Texans want cannabis products. Forcing otherwise law-abiding citizens to turn to the illicit market or an under-regulated hemp market is more dangerous than a regulated market.