The Senate State Affairs Committee has announced a hearing on Sen. Charles Perry’s controversial Senate Bill 3 (SB3) on Monday, March 3 at 9am.
Senate Bill 3 aims to significantly restrict the legal market for hemp products by banning THC and nearly all other cannabinoids. If passed, the bill would allow consumable hemp products to include only cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabigerol (CBG).
Those wishing to submit testimony to the committee can do so in several ways:
- Email Testimony to the Committee Clerk: victoria.ross_SC@senate.texas.gov
IMPORTANT: Testimony must include your full name, the bill number, and your position on the bill. Remember to always be respectful and thorough in your communications. This issue is too important for anything less than top-tier professionalism.
- Written Testimony
The clerk will be in the Senate Chamber (hearing location) to receive written testimony for those who wish to submit it in person on the day of the hearing. Written testimony must include your full name, the bill number, and your position on the bill. Bring 25 copies for the committee.
- Oral Testimony
Chairman Hughes is limiting individual testimony to 2 minutes. If you wish to testify in person, please be well prepared, dressed professionally, and concise. Two minutes pass quickly, so hit the highlights and try not to repeat other witnesses. Your written testimony is the appropriate place to expand on your position and provide resources.
NOTE: You can attend this hearing to oppose SB 3 without testifying. When you arrive in the Senate Chamber, follow instructions to sign up in opposition to SB 3.
If you decide to visit the Capitol for this big hearing, please consider scheduling a meeting with your own legislator’s office. Take full advantage of the time you are in Austin! Find your state legislators’ contact information and their cannabis voting record here. In the meantime, email them in opposition to SB 3.