Bill > HB28

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for consumable hemp products in Texas, establishing new rules for their manufacture, sale, and distribution. The bill defines consumable hemp products as devices or cosmetics containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, with specific restrictions on THC content. It establishes a licensing and registration system requiring businesses to pay fees ($5,000 initial and $2,500 renewal for manufacturers, $2,000 annual for retailers) and mandates strict testing requirements for hemp products. The legislation prohibits manufacturing products with synthetic cannabinoids, requires child-resistant packaging, and imposes detailed labeling requirements, including warnings that consumption may result in a positive drug test. The bill creates multiple criminal offenses related to hemp product sales, including selling to minors under 21, selling products with excessive THC content, and manufacturing products in shapes or packaging attractive to children. Notably, the bill limits THC concentration to 0.3% and 10 milligrams per serving, and establishes significant penalties for violations, ranging from Class A misdemeanors to third-degree felonies. The bill also requires a memorandum of understanding between the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to transfer and further develop regulatory functions for consumable hemp products, with the new regulations set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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