Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 256: Relating to prohibiting the sale, delivery, or purchase of a consumable hemp product to or by a person younger than 21 years of age, the entry onto the premises of a retailer of consumable hemp products by a person younger than 21 years of age, and the employment by a retailer of consumable hemp products of a person younger than 21 years of age; creating criminal offenses.

Introduced Last action August 4, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 256 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting the sale, delivery, or purchase of a consumable hemp product to or by a person younger than 21 years of age, the entry onto the premises of a retailer of consumable hemp products by a person younger than 21 years of age, and the employment by a retailer of consumable hemp products of a person younger than 21 years of age; creating criminal offenses. Primary sponsor: Charlie Geren (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 4, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charlie Geren (Republican).