Senate Bill 3: Substituted and Reformed Significantly Bill
Status: Approved by House State Affairs, Headed to Calendars
On Wednesday, April 30, the House State Affairs Committee voted unanimously to overhaul Sen. Charles Perry's SB 3 and advance a committee substitute, now known as CSSB 3.
If passed, regulatory authority of consumable hemp products and beverages would transfer to the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC). Synthetic products are clearly defined and would remain illegal, while converted cannabinoids would require TABC approval.
Instead of prohibiting all THC in Texas, the bill now bans vape products, severely restricts hemp flower (0.3% total THC), and regulates all other natural THC products. If passed, edibles and beverages would be limited to 10mg/serving; tinctures would be limited to 2.5mg/dropper (75mg per bottle).
Heather Fazio
Director, Texas Cannabis Policy Center
Heather Fazio is a dedicated cannabis advocate with a strong track record of advancing reform efforts in Texas. With a passion for individual liberty and responsible policy, she has worked extensively to educate lawmakers, mobilize grassroots support, and collaborate with coalition partners to drive meaningful change.
Heather has played a key role in organizing training events, legislative briefings, lobby days, and educational exhibits, equipping advocates with the tools they need to engage effectively in the policymaking process. Her leadership in building strategic alliances has helped elevate the conversation around cannabis policy, ensuring that patient rights, personal freedoms, and responsible regulations remain at the forefront of legislative discussions.
Through her years of advocacy, Heather has become a trusted voice in Texas cannabis policy, bridging the gap between the public, lawmakers, and industry stakeholders to foster informed decision-making and meaningful reform.
Heather Fazio
hfazio@txmjpolicy.org
In the News
Capitol Tonight | Spectrum News 1 (March 20, 2025)
Representing the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, Heather Fazio discusses Senate Bill 3, cannabis regulation, and the negative impact of cannabis criminalization. Learn more about SB 3.
TribCast | Texas Tribune (April 1, 2025)
THC - to ban, or to regulate? That is the question of the session.
Eleanor talks with Texas Tribune politics reporter Jasper Scherer and Heather Fazio, with the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, about how we got here and why this issue is taking center stage this legislative session.