Austin, Texas, May 21, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – “We are deeply disappointed by the adoption by Texas House of the CSSB 3, a bill that dismantles the legal hemp industry and ignores the voices of small businesses, farmers, veterans and consumers through the state that are based on HEMP products for their means of subsistence and their goods.
“Among the many denunciation against the CSSB 3, there is Dave Walden, a veteran of combat in Iraq and the new commander of the State of Texas VFW representing 60,000 veterans, who said:” If Texas trusted us with sophisticated weapons systems which are worth billions of dollars to defend the freedoms of America abroad. Facing responsible choices on our own home care? our health and well-being.
“Despite overwhelming testimonies and clear data demonstrating the security and economic value of cannabinoids derived from federal hemp, legislators have chosen an entire sector of our economy, which generates $ 4.3 billion in retail, 53,300 jobs and 268 million dollars.
“Texas already has solid hemp regulations under HB 1325. Reasoned amendments, such as sales restriction to those aged 21 and over, requiring children’s resistant packaging and establishing school setbacks, would further strengthen these guarantees.
“We urge Governor Abbott to reject CSSB 3 and protect the tens of thousands of workers, including veterans like Dave Walden, who are on cannabinoids derived from hemp for their well-being. The hemp industry will continue to fight for intelligent and judicious policies that preserve public health, promote economic growth and preserve freedom of choice for Texas consumers. ”
About Texas Hemp Business Council
Texas Hemp Business Council is an organization of the industry dedicated to the promotion of the cannabinoid industry based on Hemp in Texas, while pleading for consumer safety, education and the commitment of stakeholders. More information is available at http://www.texashempbusinesscil.com.
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