The Texas Regulation of Cannabis Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of cannabis and cannabis products in Texas. It introduces Chapter 491 to the Health and Safety Code, defining key terms such as "cannabis" and "cannabis establishment," and outlines authorized activities for adults, including the possession of up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and the cultivation of up to 12 plants for personal use. The bill also provides legal protections for individuals engaging in these activities while allowing property owners to restrict cannabis use on their premises. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation will oversee the implementation of the chapter, including the establishment of necessary rules and fees, and the bill includes provisions for the expunction of records related to certain decriminalized offenses.

Additionally, the bill mandates new regulations for the cannabis industry, including licensing requirements, safety standards for product packaging, and labeling to prevent confusion with commercial products. It establishes accounts within the general revenue fund to support cannabis regulation and quality control, with a new tax on cannabis activities to fund these initiatives. The bill also facilitates the expunction of criminal records for certain cannabis-related offenses, allowing individuals to clear their records for offenses that would be decriminalized under the new law. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation is tasked with implementing these changes by July 1, 2026, with the law set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Agriculture Code 122.103, Government Code 411.093, Health and Safety Code 443.202, Health and Safety Code 443.2025, Health and Safety Code 481.062, Health and Safety Code 481.111, Occupations Code 551.004, Tax Code 151.313, Tax Code 491.0001, Tax Code 151.316 (Occupations Code 551, Agriculture Code 122, Tax Code 491, Health and Safety Code 481, Government Code 411, Tax Code 151, Health and Safety Code 443)