Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 309: Relating to the creation of the Texas Hemp Council; regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and hemp beverages and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing civil penalties; imposing taxes.

Introduced Last action August 28, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 309 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of the Texas Hemp Council; regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and hemp beverages and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing civil penalties; imposing taxes. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican).