Texas SB 3 Vetoed — But the Fight for Safe, Regulated Hemp Continues

At The Puffy Puppy, we’re grounded in the belief that cannabis and hemp rituals deserve respect, clarity, and safe access—not prohibition. That’s why Governor Greg Abbott’s recent veto of Texas Senate Bill 3, which would have banned hemp-derived THC (like Delta-8, Delta-9, Delta-10), is both a relief and a wake-up call chron.com+5ivn.us+5cannabisbusinesstimes.com+5axios.com+5texastribune.org+5ivn.us+5.

What just happened?

• Abbott vetoed SB 3 late on June 22, 2025, citing legal vulnerabilities and the risk of enforcement delays due to federal preemption and expected litigation .

• He called lawmakers back for a special session starting July 21, urging them to draft a **regulated framework—**not a ban—governed like alcohol, with age limits, testing, licensing, labelling, and clear enforcement mechanisms cbsnews.com+3texastribune.org+3ivn.us+3.

• Reaction has been mixed: hemp businesses, medical users, and farmers cheered. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the bill's main champion, expressed frustration, accusing Abbott of betraying conservative priorities cannabisbusinesstimes.com+5fox7austin.com+5cbsnews.com+5.

Why it matters to us

1. No more fear of sunset
   SB 3’s veto means hemp-derived THC products remain legal for now—protecting livelihoods across Texas’s $8 billion hemp industry and over 50,000 jobs cannabisbusinesstimes.comyoutube.com+9texastribune.org+9ivn.us+9.

2. Regulation is coming—let’s shape it
   A smarter approach is on the horizon: The Puffy Puppy community can push for clear, responsible regulations—from child-safe packaging and marketing to purchase age limits and lab transparency.

3. Your voice makes the difference
   Over 150,000 Texans, including veterans and families, pressed for Abbott’s veto ivn.us+7cbsnews.com+7texastribune.org+7. That momentum must carry into July’s special session. Texas needs balanced policy, not reactionary bans.

What you can do:

• Engage now: Find your legislator and urge them to support sensible hemp regulations—focused on safety, clarity, and access.

• Share your story: Whether for sleep, pain relief, ritual, or community, let lawmakers know why hemp-derived THC matters to you.

• Stay tuned: The special session kicks off on July 21. We’ll be watching closely and will keep you in the loop on draft regulations and how to advocate effectively.

At The Puffy Puppy, we’ll keep crafting the tools and experiences that honor your ritual while championing regulatory clarity and access. Our goal remains the same: safe, respectful, and legal hemp alternatives for all Texans.

Let’s carry this momentum forward.

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The Puffy Puppy
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