Marijuana

Texas’ governor issued an executive order Wednesday mandating age restrictions on consumable hemp products containing THC. This comes after Abbott’s veto earlier this year of legislation that would have banned the products outright.

The executive order comes after the Texas Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on THC restrictions.

Texas lawmakers ended their second special session without regulating or banning hemp.

A new state law outlaws sales of any vapes containing cannabinoids that would otherwise be legal in Texas, but possession is not explicitly prohibited.

CBD and CBG, cannabinoids that aren’t psychoactive, would be available to those 21 and over.

Gummies, vapes, drinks and few regulations. Here's what to know about the ingredients that get you high as Texas lawmakers hold a special legislative session to regulate them.

After an attempt to ban THC was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last month, the Texas Senate has revived similar legislation in the state’s current special session. The chamber held its first hearing Tuesday on Senate Bill 5. The proposal, which is backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, bans THC and puts regulations on products containing CBD and CBG.

Texas lawmakers will be back in Austin starting July 21. The session, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC, now includes several emergency preparedness topics.

The governor called a special session to come up with regulations around THC products. Many shop owners say they've already been lobbying for them.

Senate Bill 3, which was championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, could have cost tens of thousands of people their jobs. Abbott said he would call a special session to debate the legislation further.