S.B. No. 30 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the production and sale of consumable hemp products and hemp beverages in Texas. The bill mandates the creation of a new state agency responsible for licensing and regulating these products, including the imposition of occupational licenses, permits, and associated fees. It introduces criminal offenses and civil penalties for violations, as well as taxes on hemp products, while emphasizing the need for a state plan to monitor compliance with federal and state laws. Key amendments to the Agriculture Code include the removal of references to the Health and Safety Code in favor of the Alcoholic Beverage Code, effective January 1, 2027. The bill also defines terms related to hemp products and establishes a Hemp Advisory Committee to assist in rulemaking and licensing development.

Additionally, the bill amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to include regulations for consumable hemp products alongside alcoholic beverages, allowing for the issuance of permits and licenses for their sale. It introduces specific requirements for labeling, packaging, and advertising to prevent appeal to minors, and mandates age verification for purchasers. The legislation also outlines the responsibilities of permit holders, including the need for tamper-proof packaging and health information postings. Furthermore, it establishes a framework for the taxation of consumable hemp products, imposing a sales tax of 6.25% and a use tax on storage and consumption, with revenue allocated to various state services. Overall, the bill aims to create a structured and regulated market for hemp-derived products while ensuring public safety and compliance with existing alcohol regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Agriculture Code 121.003, Agriculture Code 122.001, Agriculture Code 122.101, Agriculture Code 122.151, Agriculture Code 122.301, Alcoholic Beverage Code 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.05, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.17, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.31, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.32, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.35, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.36, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.362, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.38, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.48, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5.57, Alcoholic Beverage Code 11.64, Alcoholic Beverage Code 28.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 28.1001, Alcoholic Beverage Code 32.155, Alcoholic Beverage Code 41.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61.02, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61.13, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61.31, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61.314, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61.381, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61.421, Alcoholic Beverage Code 62.09, Alcoholic Beverage Code 64.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 64.08, Alcoholic Beverage Code 64.09, Alcoholic Beverage Code 66.11, Alcoholic Beverage Code 74.08, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101.03, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101.31, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101.41, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101.66, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101.67, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101.6701, Alcoholic Beverage Code 305.001, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101.71, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.02, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.025, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.03, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.05, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.06, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.07, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.071, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.08, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.115, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.13, Alcoholic Beverage Code 107.07, Alcoholic Beverage Code 107.11, Alcoholic Beverage Code 109.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 109.06, Alcoholic Beverage Code 109.21, Alcoholic Beverage Code 203.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 251.71, Alcoholic Beverage Code 251.73, Election Code 501.001, Election Code 501.021, Election Code 501.023, Election Code 501.024, Election Code 501.025, Election Code 501.027, Election Code 501.028, Election Code 501.034, Election Code 501.035, Election Code 501.107, Election Code 501.109, Election Code 501.151, Election Code 501.154, Government Code 411.110, Health and Safety Code 431.011, Occupations Code 60.002, Subchapter A, Chapter , Tax Code 350.001, Transportation Code 1.04, Transportation Code 545.420, Chapter , Health and Safety Code 340.106 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 64, Alcoholic Beverage Code 66, Alcoholic Beverage Code 62, Alcoholic Beverage Code 11, Alcoholic Beverage Code 74, Alcoholic Beverage Code 203, Government Code 411, Alcoholic Beverage Code 32, Agriculture Code 121, Transportation Code 545, Chapter , Health and Safety Code 340, Alcoholic Beverage Code 251, Health and Safety Code 431, Subchapter A, Chapter , Tax Code 350, Occupations Code 60, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106, Alcoholic Beverage Code 5, Alcoholic Beverage Code 28, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101, Alcoholic Beverage Code 41, Alcoholic Beverage Code 107, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61, Alcoholic Beverage Code 1, Agriculture Code 122, Alcoholic Beverage Code 305, Election Code 501, Transportation Code 1, Alcoholic Beverage Code 109)