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A Tale of Two Bills to Decide Fate of Texas Hemp Industry

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In just days, the Texas hemp industry faces what may be its defining moment since legalization in 2019. The House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Representative Ken King, will convene Monday morning to hear testimony on two bills with starkly different visions for the future of hemp in Texas. T…
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SB3 to be heard in Texas House State Affairs Committee

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Monday morning at 8am the Texas House State Affairs Committee will begin, and will include SB3 on their agenda for the day along with HB 28. This does not mean that the committee will hear the bill the first thing in the morning. It is possible that other bills may be added and heard first [&hellip…
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CRAFT Leads the Way in Hemp Compliance as SB 3 Threatens Industry

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CRAFT Leads the Way in Hemp Compliance as SB 3 Threatens Industry   As the Texas Legislature debates SB 3—a bill that would ban all THC products—responsible hemp retailers across the state are stepping up to protect their businesses, their customers, and their communities.   For the past…
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Patrick Takes Budget Hostage, Demands House Pass SB 3

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“The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.”—Brandolini’s Law Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has once again made clear that he’s willing to derail the state’s legislative agenda unless lawmakers deliver on two of his highest priorities: a sweeping…
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Large Majority of Texas Voters want THC to Remain Legal

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A survey of likely Texas voters indicates 68% support keeping THC legal in Texas, but strictly regulated. Only 20% prefer an outright ban of consumable THC. The actual survey question was presented as shown below: __________________________________________________________________________________ Wh…
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Lies, Damned Lies, and “Loopholes

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 How Texas Lawmakers Created the Hemp Market They Now Want to Ban   “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”—Mark Twain Following a playbook more than a century old, Texas Prohibitionists have pushed the false claim that hemp producers and retailers exploited a “loop…
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Ricky Williams Joins SB3 Fight

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Will $475,000 Campaign Help Bring a 4th Quarter Win? Former Longhorn and Heisman winner Ricky Williams hopes to sway Texas lawmakers on cannabis legislation. He co-founded Project Champion with former NFL athletes Jim McMahon and Kyle Turley. Together, the trio hopes to use their influence — and a…
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The Big Smear: False and Misleading Claims Dan Patrick and Sen. Perry’s Press Conference Deconstructed and Debunked

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Executive Summary On March 19, 2025, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hosted a legislative briefing to address the proliferation of synthetic THC products across the state. The briefing centered on Senate Bill 3, introduced by Senator Charles Perry, which aims to ban these products completely…
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Happy Cactus Team “Cards” Texas Lt. Governor

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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Visits Responsibly-Managed Austin-Based Legal-Hemp Retailer   Yesterday, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick visited the Happy Cactus, a legal hemp retailer in Austin, Texas. When Patrick entered the store, the employees asked for identification to verify his a…
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Lt Dan. Making House Calls

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In an effort to remain vigilant and true to his word Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is now making house calls to area store owners in a measure of enforcement that goes right to the top! Employees of south Austin store owner Todd Harris of the Happy Cactus were greeted with questions about products…
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Texas Hemp: True Economic Numbers

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“Who are you going to believe, me or your own lying eyes?” — Groucho Marx, noted comedian and cigar enthusiast This week’s release of the Whitney Economics study on the Texas Hemp Industry should have been an eye-opener—at least for anyone willing to acknowledge reality. The more I review the numbe…
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A History of Marijuana Prohibition Fueled by Fear and Prejudice

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In the early 20th century, a new moral crusade took root in Texas against a little-known intoxicant: marijuana. Local headlines warned of a “native Mexican herb which causes the smoker to crave murder” . Preachers, politicians, and press alike painted cannabis as a menace lurking in immigrant commu…
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Whitney: Economic Impact of the Texas Hemp Industry

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Total Market Value: The Texas hemp-derived cannabinoid industry generates $5.5 billion annually. • Retail Sales: The retail sector alone contributes $4.3 billion in revenue. • Overall Economic Impact: The industry supports $10.2 billion in total economic activity. • Tax Contributions: Hemp-derived…
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SB 3 Clears Committee

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The Economic Toll of SB 3: How Restrictive Hemp Legislation Could Devastate Texas’ Economy

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Texas, as the state anthem says, is “supremely blessed“ as the nation’s second largest economy—in the top ten in the world if it were considered an independent nation surpassing nations like Canada and Russia, with businesses relocations and startups benefitting from low taxes and regulations, econ…
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The Fear Machine: How Chief Steve Dye’s Testimony Fuels a Bogus Prohibition System

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The Fear Machine: How Chief Steve Dye’s Testimony Fuels a Bogus Prohibition System Chief Steve Dye isn’t a bad man. By all accounts, he is a law enforcement officer who sincerely believes that his work helps keep Texans safe. When he testified in favor of Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 1505—proposed…
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Upcoming lawsuit from this week's plaintiff and attorney introduced both Austin Hubbard of the Texas Hemp Constitutional Alliance and his legal Council Roger Borgelt. The case argues the constitutional merit and the authority of DSHS and its rule making powers. The upcoming lawsuit argues that the state agency cannot make laws or change HB 1325 the case is coming up in the few weeks and may have Major Impact since this is about Texas constitutional law and the authority given to its agencies. This is a great show if you're a retailer or industry manufacturer or producer or concerned consumer of the Texas amp industry. Please comment below. www.jointhca.org www.BorgeltLaw.com Visit our site. www.BlazedNews.com Www.texashempreporter.com

Upcoming lawsuit from this week's plaintiff and attorney introduced both Austin Hubbard of the Texas Hemp Constitutional Alliance and his legal Council Roger Borgelt.

The case argues the constitutional merit and the authority of DSHS and its rule making powers. The upcoming lawsuit argues that the state agency cannot make laws or change HB 1325 the case is coming up in the few weeks and may have Major Impact since this is about Texas constitutional law and the authority given to its agencies.

This is a great show if you're a retailer or industry manufacturer or producer or concerned consumer of the Texas amp industry.

Please comment below.


www.jointhca.org
www.BorgeltLaw.com


Visit our site.
www.BlazedNews.com
Www.texashempreporter.com

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Texas Hemp Constitutional Alliance Lawsuit

Blazed Weekly News September 10, 2026 11:14 pm

Vikki Goodwin Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor chimes in on the Texas Hemp Show podcast tonight to discuss her cannabis policy and the future of the hemp industry under her leadership as the lieutenant governor of Texas. We discussed the failed leadership of Dan Patrick regarding this issue and many others... Vicky is a breath of fresh air for Texans regarding education Healthcare and the Cannabis issue. This weeks show marks our 4th season with ESPN 102.7 AUSTIN SUNDAY'S 10AM - 11AM. www.texashempreporter.com www.vikkigoodwin.com

Vikki Goodwin Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor chimes in on the Texas Hemp Show podcast tonight to discuss her cannabis policy and the future of the hemp industry under her leadership as the lieutenant governor of Texas.

We discussed the failed leadership of Dan Patrick regarding this issue and many others…

Vicky is a breath of fresh air for Texans regarding education Healthcare and the Cannabis issue.

This weeks show marks our 4th season with ESPN 102.7 AUSTIN SUNDAY'S 10AM – 11AM.

www.texashempreporter.com
www.vikkigoodwin.com

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Vikki Goodwin Democrat Candidate for Lt. Governor

Blazed Weekly News September 3, 2026 9:41 pm

*UPDATE 2 : Travis County Lawsuit Against DSHS* - Hearing starting at 3PM CST - The hearing will be conducted via Zoom before Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th Civil District Court in Travis County: / @traviscounty459thdistrictc4

*UPDATE 2 : Travis County Lawsuit Against DSHS*
– Hearing starting at 3PM CST –
The hearing will be conducted via Zoom before Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th Civil District Court in Travis County: / @traviscounty459thdistrictc4

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*UPDATE 2 : Travis County Lawsuit Against DSHS*

Blazed Weekly News August 29, 2026 4:34 am

David Sergi presents arguments for the Hemp industry asking for clarification of Trace Amounts in Delta 8 products from the Department of Human Health Services. The judge asks Sergi for more clarification, while the state argues that it's listed in their rules. The judge gives her thoughts on her power to enforce a state agency while she considers this she's delays the ruling till later this afternoon or early next week. www.BlazedNews.com please like And subscribe to our Channel to support our growth and coverage of the ongoing drama in both Federal and Texas cannabis policy.

David Sergi presents arguments for the Hemp industry asking for clarification of Trace Amounts in Delta 8 products from the Department of Human Health Services.

The judge asks Sergi for more clarification, while the state argues that it's listed in their rules. The judge gives her thoughts on her power to enforce a state agency while she considers this she's delays the ruling till later this afternoon or early next week.

www.BlazedNews.com

please like And subscribe to our Channel to support our growth and coverage of the ongoing drama in both Federal and Texas cannabis policy.

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Travis County Lawsuit VS. DSHS HEARING REBROADCAST

Blazed Weekly News August 28, 2026 4:52 pm

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