Bill > HB195

This bill creates a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation of cannabis in Texas, establishing a system for the legal cultivation, processing, sale, possession, and use of cannabis by adults 21 and older. The bill defines key terms and creates a regulatory structure overseen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which will issue licenses for cannabis growers, establishments, transporters, and testing facilities. Adults will be authorized to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis (with no more than 15 grams as concentrate), grow cannabis at home, and transfer small amounts to other adults. The legislation includes strict regulations around packaging, labeling, and sales, prohibiting sales to minors and establishing a 10% sales tax on cannabis products. Local governments can authorize and regulate cannabis businesses within their jurisdictions, and the bill creates several specialized accounts to manage tax revenues, with funds allocated to cannabis regulation, testing, local government oversight, and the state's foundation school fund. The bill also amends various existing laws to accommodate cannabis legalization, including provisions for criminal background checks, tax treatment, and exemptions from certain drug-related legal restrictions. Implementation is planned to begin in 2026, with the licensing process starting no later than November 1, 2026.

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