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SB 2142

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.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charles Perry

Texas bill creates hemp product licensing system with dedicated state revenue account funded by manufacturer and retailer fees for regulatory oversight.

Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
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Bill Summary · SB 2142

Legislative bill overview

SB 2142 establishes a dedicated account in Texas's general revenue fund for consumable hemp products and creates a licensing system for manufacturers and registration system for retailers of these products. The bill authorizes the state to collect fees from hemp product businesses to fund administration of these regulatory programs.

Why is this important

This legislation creates formal state oversight of the consumable hemp market in Texas, which has grown significantly but operates in a legal gray area. The fee-based system allows the state to regulate a multi-million dollar industry while generating dedicated revenue for enforcement and compliance activities, rather than relying on general appropriations.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: Hemp product regulations depend heavily on precise definitions of "consumable" products and THC content limits, which may not be clearly specified and could create compliance confusion
  • Fee burden on small businesses: Licensing and registration fees could disproportionately impact small retailers and manufacturers, potentially consolidating the market toward larger operators
  • Jurisdictional overlap: Existing federal hemp regulations under the 2018 Farm Bill may create conflicts or redundancy with state-level licensing requirements, raising questions about enforcement coordination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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