EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On Wednesday, March 19, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 3, which would ban the sale of all consumable hemp products with THC.
If signed into law, all products containing THC will be banned including gummies, drinks, vapes, and flower buds.
In 2019, Texas lawmakers legalized the sale of consumable hemp, including products with THC levels under 0.3 percent. Now, more than 8,000 stores across the state sell THC products, the Borderland included.
KTSM spoke with the owner of a store in West El Paso that sells legal THC products.
The owner wanted to remain anonymous but says the effects of a potential ban could go further than just shutting his doors.
“All my THC products are going to have to come off the shelf. I’ve already bought the products I produce. Some of these products, and that will be a loss of that revenue. And then the additional revenue. So, we’re talking in my business here, 30 percent of my business right off the bat is wiped away,” he said.
The owner adds that the ban could also impact people who use THC products for pain or mental health issues.
“Not just veterans. I have retired Border Patrol. I have retired three letter agency people that use these products because they’ve suffered either in combat on the border. They need these,” he said.
Senate Bill 3 will not impact CBD and CBG products. However, the bill has not been signed into law, as the Senate just passed the measure. It still has to go through the House before it can reach the governor’s desk.
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