This article was first published on Sept. 9, 2025 by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. This article was available first to subscribers of The Blast.
(The Texas Tribune) -- Gov. Greg Abbott will soon issue an executive order to regulate THC and set a minimum age of 21 to purchase those products in Texas, according to three people who spoke with the governor’s office.
Previous: Special legislative session ends with no answer on THC productsThe Legislature’s second special session of the year ended last week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that the House, the Senate and Abbott would not reach a deal on the matter. Patrick has been dead set on a full ban, but Abbott called for a regulatory framework like one he outlined on page three of his Senate Bill 3 veto letter.
At Friday’s camp safety bill signing, reporters asked Abbott whether he would wait till 2027 for a THC bill or call a special session.
“I will say, stay tuned on that,” Abbott answered. “Something may be happening soon.”
The timeline for an executive order isn’t certain, but Abbott is expected to direct the Department of State Health Services to establish rules governing THC. Sources have seen a document outlining a potential framework for the rules, although they stressed that the framework isn’t final.
21-and-up age minimum to purchase or enter certain businesses ID checking Distance requirements from schools Labeling requirements Testing products for THC content Fee increases for businessesRules like that would regulate THC sales in a manner akin to liquor stores and could be seen as picking liquor stores as a winner amid declining alcohol sales nationally. Supermarkets and other stores that sell beer and wine — and THC products currently — could be barred from sales.
“Legislators could consider a structure similar to the way alcohol is regulated, with strict enforcement by an agency like the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission,” Abbott floated in his June veto letter.
Abbott’s office declined to comment.
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