S.B. No. 30 establishes a regulatory framework for the production and sale of consumable hemp products and hemp beverages in Texas, creating a new state agency responsible for licensing and regulation. The bill introduces occupational licenses, permits, and associated fees, along with criminal offenses and civil penalties for violations. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive state plan to monitor hemp production, ensuring 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 incorporate regulations for consumable hemp products alongside alcoholic beverages, detailing permit requirements, labeling, and packaging standards. It prohibits the mixing of hemp beverages with certain substances and mandates age verification for purchasers. The legislation outlines specific guidelines for the sale and distribution of hemp products, including training programs for retailers and delivery drivers. It also introduces a sales tax of 6.25% on consumable hemp products, with revenue allocated to support state services. Overall, the bill aims to create a structured and regulated market for hemp-derived products while ensuring public health and safety.
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 5, Alcoholic Beverage Code 61, Alcoholic Beverage Code 251, Election Code 501, Alcoholic Beverage Code 109, Alcoholic Beverage Code 203, Alcoholic Beverage Code 28, Alcoholic Beverage Code 107, Agriculture Code 122, Alcoholic Beverage Code 64, Agriculture Code 121, Government Code 411, Alcoholic Beverage Code 66, Alcoholic Beverage Code 11, Transportation Code 1, Alcoholic Beverage Code 62, Alcoholic Beverage Code 32, Subchapter A, Chapter , Tax Code 350, Chapter , Health and Safety Code 340, Alcoholic Beverage Code 41, Health and Safety Code 431, Alcoholic Beverage Code 74, Alcoholic Beverage Code 305, Transportation Code 545, Alcoholic Beverage Code 106, Alcoholic Beverage Code 1, Occupations Code 60, Alcoholic Beverage Code 101)