Texas Hemp Industry Fights for Survival as SB3 Heads to Governor's Desk

Texas Hemp Industry Faces Imminent Ban; Urgent Call to Action Issued Austin, TX – May 28, 2025 – The Texas hemp industry is facing a critical threat as Senate Bill 3 (SB3), which would effectively ban the cultivation and sale of legal hemp, has advanced to Governor Greg Abbott's desk. With a looming Friday deadline for action, advocates are urging immediate public response. Hometown Hero, a prominent figure in the Texas hemp community, released a video today calling on citizens to contact Governor Abbott's office and demand a veto of SB3. "The most important thing anyone can do now is to contact the Governor’s office and let him know to veto SB3!" he stated in his video message. To facilitate public engagement, Hometown Hero has provided a letter template and a list of participating stores where citizens can drop off their handwritten letters to the Governor. This initiative underscores the urgency of the situation and the industry's determination to fight the proposed ban. The Texas Hemp Business Council's website provides further details on how to participate in this crucial effort. The industry is mobilizing to ensure that Governor Abbott understands the widespread opposition to SB3 and its potential devastating consequences for the Texas economy and hemp farmers.