08/12/2025
Please send a comment against HB5 (THC BAN), let them know that Prohibition will not work. Regulate Age, Packaging and Safety Testing and let Adults have the freedom of choice: https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c410
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE: Public Health
TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025
PLACE: E2.030
CHAIR: Rep. Gary VanDeaver
The length of public testimony and the number of witnesses may be limited at the discretion of the chair.
HB 5 VanDeaver
Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from h**p, including consumable h**p products and the h**p-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:
https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c410
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https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c410
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