This page is an archive of cannabis-related bills filed in the Texas Legislature, organized by session with the most recent first. Each bill’s status is shown as it stood when we last updated it during that session. Find your legislators’ voting records here.
90th Texas Legislature (2027)
Bill filing for the 90th Texas Legislature opens Nov. 9, 2026, and the session begins Jan. 12, 2027. We will list cannabis-related bills here as they are filed. In the meantime, sign up for email updates.
89th Texas Legislature: Second Special Session (2025)
SB 6 - THC Ban - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. Bill details.
Status: 8/20/2025 H Referred to Public Health
HB 36 - THC Age Gate - Author: Rep. Charlie Geren (R)
Relating to prohibiting the sale, delivery, or purchase of a consumable hemp product to or by a person younger than 21 years of age, the entry onto the premises of a retailer of consumable hemp products by a person younger than 21 years of age, and the employment by a retailer of consumable hemp products of a person younger than 21 years of age; creating criminal offenses. Bill details.
Status: 8/18/2025 H Referred to Public Health
HB 6 - THC Ban - Author: Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R)
Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. Bill details.
Status: 8/18/2025 H Referred to Public Health
SB 30 - Hemp THC Regulation - Author: Sen. Nathan Johnson (D)
Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and hemp beverages and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing civil penalties; imposing taxes. Bill details.
Status: 8/15/2025 S Filed
SB 31 - Cannabis Legalization - Author: Sen. Nathan Johnson (D)
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of licensed cannabis growers, cannabis establishments, cannabis testing facilities, and cannabis secure transporters; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 8/15/2025 S Filed
HB 169 - Cannabis Legalization - Author: Rep. Jessica González (D)
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, storage, dispensing, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 8/18/2025 H Referred to Public Health
89th Texas Legislature: First Special Session (2025)
SB 5 - THC Ban - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. Bill details.
Status: 8/04/2025 H Received from the Senate
HB 5 - THC Age Gate - Author: Rep. Charlie Geren (R)
Relating to prohibiting the sale, delivery, or purchase of a consumable hemp product to or by a person younger than 21 years of age, the entry onto the premises of a retailer of consumable hemp products by a person younger than 21 years of age, and the employment by a retailer of consumable hemp products of a person younger than 21 years of age; creating criminal offenses. Bill details.
Status: 8/04/2025 H Filed
HB 5 - THC Ban - Author: Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R)
Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. Bill details.
Status: 7/30/2025 H Referred to Public Health
SB 54 - Hemp THC Regulation - Author: Sen. Nathan Johnson (D)
Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and hemp beverages and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing civil penalties; imposing taxes. Bill details.
Status: 7/30/2025 S Filed
SB 54 - Cannabis Legalization - Author: Sen. Nathan Johnson (D)
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of licensed cannabis growers, cannabis establishments, cannabis testing facilities, and cannabis secure transporters; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 7/30/2025 S Filed
HB 195 - Cannabis Legalization - Author: Rep. Jessica González (D)
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, storage, dispensing, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 07/24/2025 H Filed
89th Texas Legislature: Regular Session (2025)
Leading Bills
SB 3 - Hemp Product Restriction - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty. Bill details.
Status: 06/22/2025 VETOED by Governor!!
HB 46 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Rep. Ken King (R)
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program. Bill details.
Status: 06/20/2025 Signed by the Governor
SB 2024 - Vape Ban - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to a prohibition on marketing, advertising, offering for sale, or selling certain e-cigarette products; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. Bill details.
Status: 06/20/2025 Signed by the Governor
SB 1870 - Local Enforcement of Drug Laws - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to municipal and county enforcement of drug laws; providing civil penalties. Bill details.
Status: 05/06/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4879 - THC Testing for Law Enforcement - Author: Rep. Ken King (R)
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in testing certain substances suspected of containing delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Bill details.
Status: 05/22/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
SB 1505 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program. Bill details.
Status: 03/13/2025 S Vote taken in committee (Passed Unanimously)
House Bills
HB 848 - Statewide Decriminalization (Concentrates) - Author: Rep. Joe Moody (D)
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate. Bill details.
Status: 03/25/2025 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair: New Offenses and Changed Penalties
HB 1146 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D)
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions. Bill details.
Status: 3/7/2025 H Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women’s & Children’s Health by Speaker
HB 1208 - Cannabis Legalization - Author: Rep. Jessica González (D)
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 3/10/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1504 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Rep. Ron Reynolds (D)
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees. Bill details.
Status: 3/12/2025 H Referred to Public Health
HB 1574 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Rep. Venton Jones (D)
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions. Bill details.
Status: 3/12/2025 H Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women’s & Children’s Health
HB 1750 - Hemp Regulation - Author: Rep. Jon Rosenthal (D)
Relating to the processing, manufacture, and sale of hemp products for smoking. Bill details.
Status: 3/14/2025 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1763 - Decriminalization and Regulation - Author: Rep. Jon Rosenthal (D)
Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to marihuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and paraphernalia. Bill details.
Status: 3/14/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1790 - Decriminalization - Author: Rep. John Bucy (D)
Relating to criminal penalties and defenses to prosecution for certain drug possession and drug paraphernalia offenses. Bill details.
Status: 3/14/2025 H Referred to Public Health
HB 1797 - Patient Protections - Author: Rep. John Bucy (D)
Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp. Bill details.
Status: 3/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 2155 - Ban Consumable Hemp Products - Author: Rep. Matt Shaheen (R)
Relating to a prohibition on the sale, transfer, or delivery of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense. Bill details.
Status: 3/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 2871 - Statewide Decriminalization - Author: Rep. Josey Garcia (D)
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana; changing the eligibility for community supervision. Bill details.
Status: 3/19/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2958 - Drug Testing for Benefits - Author: Rep. Shelby Slawson (R)
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Bill details.
Status: 3/20/2025 H Referred to Human Services
HB 2972 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D)
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions. Bill details.
Status: 3/20/2025 H Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women’s & Children’s Health by Speaker
HB 2975 - Cannabis Legalization - Author: Rep. John Bucy (D)
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license or registration; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 3/20/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3122 - Defense to Prosecution for Cannabis Possession - Author: Rep. Nicole Collier (D)
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the possession of certain consumable hemp products containing a controlled substance or marihuana. Bill details.
Status: 3/20/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3242 - Statewide Decriminalization (Flower) - Author: Rep. Joe Moody (D)
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the possession of certain consumable hemp products containing a controlled substance or marihuana. Bill details. (Companion to Sen. Johnson’s SB 2028.)
Status: 3/20/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3729 - TCUP Public Educational Campaign - Author: Rep. Ron Reynolds (D)
Relating to the creation of a public information campaign to raise awareness of the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Bill details.
3/26/2025 H Referred to Public Health
HB 4242 - Hemp Regulations - Author: Briscoe Cain (R)
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of hemp; creating a criminal offense. Bill details.
Status: 3/31/2025 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 4352 - Cannabis on Campus - Author: Rep. Harold Dutton (D)
Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct involving the possession of certain prohibited substances. Bill details.
Status: 4/1/2025 H Referred to Public Education
HB 4376 - Parental Rights - Author: Rep. Denise Villalobos (R)
Relating to the modification of a visitation plan for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Bill details.
Status: 4/1/2025 H Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
HB 4833 - Cannabis on Campus - Author: Rep. Aicha Davis (D)
Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in certain conduct and requiring a drug prevention and intervention program. Bill details.
Status: 4/3/2025 H Referred to Public Education
HB 5024 - Defines Cigarette to Include Hemp - Author: Rep. Hillary Hickland (R)
Relating to the regulation of cigarettes and tobacco products, including the definitions of cigarettes and tobacco products. Bill details.
Status: 4/3/2025 H Referred to Public Health
HB 5307 - Legalization - Author: Rep. James Talarico (D)
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 4/7/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 5643 - Hemp Regulation - Author: Rep. Briscoe Cain (R)
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of hemp; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. Bill details.
Status: 4/7/2025 H Referred to State Affairs
HJR 70 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Rep. Ron Reynolds (D)
Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. Bill details.
Status: 3/4/2025 H Referred to Public Health
Senate Bills
SB 170 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Sen. José Menéndez (D)
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees. Bill details.
Status: 2/3/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 259 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Sen. Carol Alvarado (D)
Relating to the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for use by patients as the best available medical treatment, the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations, and the registration of certain individuals; authorizing fees. Bill details.
Status: 2/3/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 334 - Defense to Prosecution - Author: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Relating to the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose. Bill details.
Status: 2/3/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 335 - Cannabis Legalization - Author: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense. Bill details.
Status: 2/3/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
SB 733- Medical Cannabis Research - Author: Sen. José Menéndez (D)
Relating to the creation of a medical cannabis research program; authorizing fees. Bill details.
Status: 2/7/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 734 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Sen. José Menéndez (D)
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing a fee. Bill details.
Status: 2/7/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 928 - Medical Cannabis - Author: Sen. Nathan Johnson (D)
Relating to the delivery, possession, and medical use of low-THC cannabis and associated drug paraphernalia under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Bill details.
Status: 2/13/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1103 - Cannabis Regulation - Author: Sen. Judith Zaffarini (D)
Relating to prohibiting the distribution or sale of certain flavored consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense. Bill details.
Status: 2/24/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
SB 1866 - Hemp Regulation - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Bill details.
Status: 3/17/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1870 - Local Enforcement of Drug Laws - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to municipal and county enforcement of drug laws; providing civil penalties. Bill details.
Status: 3/17/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2028 - Statewide Decriminalization (Flower) - Author: Sen. Nathan Johnson (D)
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee. Bill details. (Companion to Rep. Moody’s HB 3242.)
Status: 3/17/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
SB 2142 - State Hemp Fund and Licensing Fees - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to the creation of the consumable hemp products account in the general revenue fund and imposing fees for licensing manufacturers of consumable hemp products and registering certain retailers of consumable hemp products. Bill details.
Status: 3/24/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 2952 - Non-Consumable Hemp Regulation - Author: Sen. Charles Perry (R)
Relating to the regulation of hemp and nonconsumable hemp products; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a civil penalty and providing other penalties; requiring an occupational license; imposing certain fees. Bill details.
Post-Session Legislative Briefing (June 23, 2025)
On Monday, June 23, 2025, we hosted a post-session legislative briefing to breakdown new cannabis laws, the impact on cannabis consumers and businesses, continued opportunities for advocacy, and the 2026 political timeline.
Thanks to the passage of HB46, the Compassionate Use Program is on the verge of significant expansion — increasing patient access and opening the market to more businesses than ever before.
We’re headed into overtime on SB3! Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed the hemp-derived THC ban, calling lawmakers back to Austin for a special session to regulate consumable hemp products.
This briefing focused on unpacking legislative changes and preparing advocates and industry leaders for what’s next — the special session, rule-making, elections, political conventions, and the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference at Texas A&M University in September. Let’s stay sharp, organized, and forward-thinking!