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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Jasper Scherer

Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations — but no ban — for hemp industry

Restart CBD displays beverages in a fridge on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Austin. Beverages are a really interesting opportunity for this industry as they are accessible like edibles, but also allow for people to consume drinks that aren’t alcohol but still have some sort of benefit.
Restart CBD displays beverages in a refrigerator on May 9, 2024 in Austin. (Credit: Maria Crane/The Texas Tribune)

A Texas House panel late Wednesday advanced a bill to tighten regulations on Texas' consumable hemp industry, setting up a potential clash with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Senate, who are pursuing a total ban on THC products.

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