The Texas Regulation of Cannabis Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of cannabis and cannabis products. It creates a new commission responsible for overseeing and enforcing cannabis laws, with a study to be conducted by relevant state departments to be submitted to the legislature by December 1, 2026. The act allows adults aged 21 and older to possess and use cannabis within specified limits and includes provisions for the expunction of certain decriminalized offenses. It also outlines licensing requirements for cannabis establishments, growers, and testing facilities, while emphasizing compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key provisions of the bill include a 10% sales tax on cannabis products, with proceeds allocated to regulatory accounts, and the establishment of security measures for cannabis operations. The bill prohibits sales to minors and mandates age verification for purchasers. It also allows local governments to regulate cannabis establishments but prevents them from imposing unreasonable restrictions. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to integrate new cannabis regulations, ensuring that individuals and entities involved in the cannabis industry are properly licensed. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is tasked with implementing these regulations by July 1, 2026, and licensing cannabis-related entities by November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Agriculture Code 122.103, Government Code 411.091, 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 494.0001, Tax Code 151.316 (Occupations Code 551, Health and Safety Code 481, Government Code 411, Tax Code 494, Tax Code 151, Agriculture Code 122, Health and Safety Code 443)