Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller weighs in on proposed legislation that would ban non-medical THC products in the state. Miller believes the bill would restore the original intent of the law, which was to prohibit recreational marijuana. He also expressed concerns about the potential impact on small businesses that have invested in the industry.
Miller stated that he wants to open more opportunities for medical marijuana, allowing doctors and patients to prescribe it as they see fit. He believes that this would be a more effective way to address the issue, rather than banning non-medical THC products.
The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 3, would ban all forms of non-medical THC in the state, including Delta-8 and other products. Some Republicans argue that these products are essentially legal THC being sold throughout the state, creating a loophole in the Federal Farm Bill and Hemp Bill.
Miller emphasized that the goal is to parallel and mirror federal law, rather than conflict with it. He believes that the bill would help to clarify the laws surrounding THC products and prevent confusion among consumers.
When asked if the bill would close the door on any discussion about recreational marijuana in Texas, Miller replied that it would. He believes that the Legislature never intended to allow recreational marijuana and that this bill would restore the original intent of the law.
Miller also expressed his vision for the future of marijuana in Texas, stating that he wants to see more opportunities for medical marijuana and less government interference in people’s medication. He believes that this would be a more effective way to address the issue, rather than banning non-medical THC products.
