Senate Bill 3, authored by Sen. Charles Perry, bans Delta 8, Delta 9, and all other forms of intoxicating THC, including beverages. It also prohibits the retail sale of any cannabinoid in the state, with the exception of CBD and CBG. Patrick said the bill does not affect Texas' Compassionate Use Program.

Texans pointing the finger at the prison-industrial complex over Republican effort to ban THC, noting it often is a better alternative to alcohol and opioids.

The Texas Senate passed the hemp ban backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. If passed by the House, SB 3 would ban nearly all forms of THC.