So DPS, aka TX LE “the cops”, take over Schedule 1 “Marijuana” production, already exposed as incompetent, in a Lt Gov led bold faced regulatory capture of the regulated cannabis hemp market created by same TX Lt Gov “Top Cop”? Wait, wtf? How is this even happening… ? UN-believable. 0.3%, an arbitrarily chosen number became the difference between a cage or freedom, theft or security, for Texan Adults in presence of lethal force LEO’s including DPS. Texas… so gangster. What else is Abbott unaware of?? 🤦♂️
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For too long, federal policy on cannabis has been rooted in outdated views, not facts. It is time our legislative body, with its 535 members, acknowledges the human impact of these laws. Let us cultivate a fair system, where justice and economic opportunity can truly grow. The moment for meaningful reform is ripe. #DescheduleCannabis #EndFederalCannabisBan #DescheduleNotReschedule
You didn’t know? The Texas Legislature enacted sensible* legislation in 2019 with HB1325. LOOK at all these “regulations” and this long list of pesticides, heavy metals and microbial impurities REQUIRED by EXISTING REGULATION.
*Missing age gate 2019-2025 was non-sensible.
Now we’re throwing out the Baby with the Hot Dog Water?
#DEschedule Cannabis Completely ASAP
@Whitney_Econ@TheDankInformer You didn’t know? The Texas Legislature did exactly that in 2019 with HB1325 - minus the age gate, BUT take a look at all these regulations and that long list of pesticides, heavy metals and microbial impurities REQUIRED by EXISTING REGULATION.
You FAILED to mention the FACTS: Texas has existing public safety packaging, labelling and FULL PANEL TESTING requirements since 2019. If CA allowed sellers to sell non-Cat3 tested product, does that mean prop 64 doesn’t exist? Get real, MSO shill. Stop throwing the baby out with the hot dog water!
Joe Rogan asking Rand Paul who else aside from @SenMcConnell was behind motivation for the hemp ban:
“There was a little bit of the alcohol lobby and the cannabis lobby. The cannabis people hate the hemp people.”
-@RandPaul
“The cannabis people hate the hemp people?” - @joerogan
“Well, it's complicated. The cannabis industry developed state by state, and you really can't make a marijuana product in Colorado and sell it in Kentucky. It can't go across state lines. The hemp, because it was legalized nationally, they were selling it across state lines. You can order [hemp] through the mail across state lines until this law came about.
And McConnell always felt it was an unintended consequence [of 2018 Farm Bill], and some of the growth might have been - there were some bad products out there, and all of us, including the Hemp Industry, said, ‘Let's let's regulate this.’
“[The cannabis industry] would probably accept [hemp] if we'd legalize cannabis nationally, and then they would compete with hemp. But what was going on is we haven't legalized cannabis nationally. We've legalized it state by state.”
- @RandPaul
Here’s a thought - hemp and marijuana are both cannabis. Descheduling the cannabis plant via States 2.0 Act fixes this mess.
Thanks to our legislators who filed an extension to the hemp killing language pushed through by Mitch McConnell. This will give us time to implement thoughtful regulation that allows freedom of choice and consumer safety without taking us back in time to failed prohibition policies. #saveamericanhemp
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.@SenTedCruz — stand with @RandPaul & vote YES on his amendment to strike the reckless hemp ban from the funding bill. McConnell’s nanny state overreach tramples the 10th Amendment and state rights. TX AG Ken Paxton rightly refused to join the MSO-influenced AGs backing this ban — and both @GregAbbott_TX@RonDeSantis vetoed similar measures to protect jobs, farmers & innovation.
Don’t let the DC swamp crush the Texas Hemp industry.
#SaveAmericanHemp
Office of General Counsel, TABC:
Good morning. My name is Jesse Niesen. I am the CEO of "Reggie & Dro", a Texas-based hemp business with DSHS license number 690. I am speaking today to support the Governor’s goal of safety while opposing the method of implementation regarding the 'Total THC' standard.
First, let me be clear: We support strict regulation. We accept the 21-plus age restriction. We accept the child-resistant packaging mandates. We are even prepared to pay the proposed $25,000 licensing fee—a near 100X increase if it means funding real enforcement against bad actors. We are responsible Texas business owners, not criminals.
However, I must formally object to the proposed definition of 'Total THC' in Rule §300.101.
First, on Economic Impact: This rule does not 'regulate' the hemp flower market; it eliminates it. By counting THCA prior to heat application, you are banning products that the Texas Legislature explicitly legalized in House Bill 1325. This will not stop demand. It will simply hand the entire market to illicit street dealers who do not ID check, or to out-of-state online retailers who ignore your rules. My business employs Texans. This rule forces us to fire them or move our operations to a neighboring state.
Second, on Separation of Powers: Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-56 directed this agency to regulate products to keep them away from minors. It did not—and constitutionally cannot—authorize this agency to rewrite the statutory definition of hemp established by the Legislature. Changing the definition from 'Delta-9' to 'Total THC' is a legislative function, not an administrative one.
Third, on Federal Alignment: We are all aware of federal H.R. 5371 taking effect in November 2026. Rushing to implement a total ban now, months before the federal timeline, creates chaos. It destroys Texas businesses prematurely while leaving the door open for multi-state operators to swoop in later.
The Solution:
We ask that you strike the 'Total THC' definition from the permanent rules and maintain the Delta-9 standard established by HB 1325, while enforcing the strict 21+ age gates you have already proposed. Take our licensing fees. Enforce the age limits. But do not regulate us out of existence before the Legislature even meets.
Thank you.
Jesse Niesen, Owner
Reggie & Dro LLC
Good morning.
My name is Jesse Niesen, CEO of Reggie and Dro, a Texas hemp business with DSHS license 690.
I support the Governor’s goal of safety while opposing the Total THC implementation method.
Let me be clear:
We support strict regulation.
We accept the 21-plus age restriction.
We accept child-resistant packaging.
We are prepared to pay the twenty-five thousand dollar licensing fee—a near hundred times increase—if it means funding enforcement against bad actors.
WE are responsible Texas business owners, NOT criminals.
I formally object to the proposed definition of Total THC in Rule 300.101.
On Economic Impact:
This rule does NOT regulate the hemp flower market; it ELIMINATES it.
By counting THCA prior to heat, you are BANNING products the Legislature LEGALIZED in House Bill 1325.
This will NOT stop demand.
It will hand the market to ILLICIT street dealers, who do NOT ID check.
My business employs TEXANS.
This rule forces us to FIRE them or move to another state.
On Separation of Powers:
Executive Order GA-56 directed this agency to keep products away from minors.
It DID NOT—and “constitutionally” CANNOT—authorize “changing” the statutory definition of hemp.
Changing Delta-9 to Total THC is a legislative function, NOT administrative.
On Federal Alignment:
HR 5371 takes effect in November.
Rushing a BAN NOW creates CHAOS… and DESTROYS Texas businesses while opening the door for NON-Texan MSO’s.
The Solution?
Strike Total THC from the rules.
Maintain the Delta-9 standard from HB 1325.
Enforce the 21-plus age gate.
Take our fees.
Enforce the limits.
But do NOT regulate us out of existence before the Legislature meets.
Thank you.
And, PS - I want to reiterate the FACT that DSHS has done EXCELLENT work PROVING full competence and capability to INSPECT and ENFORCE EXISTING public safety packaging, labelling and FULL PANEL TESTING REGULATIONS.
I further oppose TABC’s involvement in the Regulation of Hemp in Texas.
Thanks again!! :)