A THC Ban Would Hurt Texas

Here's the Quick Facts

✔ 160K+ Texans rely on low-THC cannabis for medical conditions.

✔ $100M+ industry at risk—jobs & tax revenue gone overnight.

✔ Arrests don’t stop use: 45K+ busts/year, but weed is still here.

The Real Crisis?

Fentanyl overdoses up 400% since 2019.
Cops can’t even test THC levels accurately (hello, wasted $$$)

Smart Policy Outweighs Bans Every Time!

States with regulated THC see:

Fewer opioid deaths (-23%, per JAMA).
No spike in teen use (CDC data).
Scroll further to see the statistics your lawmakers are ignoring!

Take Action:

📢 Contact your Governor Greg Abbott! #DontBanTHC

📊 Sources: Texas DPS Reports | JAMA Research

What You Can Do!

The latest update is a passed bill headed to Governor Abbotts desk. That means we have to FLOOD him between now and June 2. He has 20 days after that to veto this bill. There are a few places you can actively participate in urging Governor Abbott to do the right thing and VETO THIS BILL!

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Governor Abbott: Veto the THC Ban—Don’t Let Political Bullying Hurt Texans

Governor Abbott,

I urge you to veto any bill banning THC in Texas. This legislation isn’t just about cannabis—it’s about political gamesmanship at the expense of patients, teachers, and our economy.

Here’s why this ban must be stopped:

Medical Harm: Over 160,000 Texans rely on low-THC cannabis for conditions like epilepsy and PTSD. A ban would cut off their lifeline.

Economic Loss: Texas’ hemp industry supports 20,000+ jobs and generates $100M+ annually. A ban would destroy livelihoods.

Hypocrisy in Leadership: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is holding teacher raises hostage to push this through. Our educators—and students—deserve better than political extortion.

The word on the street is clear: This isn’t about children OR public safety. It’s about bullying through unpopular policies while ignoring real crises (like fentanyl deaths up 400%).

Texas deserves leaders who prioritize:

- Patients over politics.

- Teachers over threats.

- Evidence-based policy over prohibition.

Governor Abbott, you have the power to stop this. Veto the THC ban and demand a clean vote on teacher raises—no backroom deals.

Act now. Texans are watching.

Key Points Your Lawmakers are Missing!

A Brief History of THC in Texas

2015: Texas legalized low-THC cannabis (≤0.5% THC) for epilepsy under the Compassionate Use Act.
2019: Expanded to include more conditions (e.g., PTSD, MS, terminal cancer) and raised THC cap to 1%.
2021: Further expanded under House Bill 1535, allowing smokable hemp (≤0.3% THC).

Benefits of THC in Texas

Medical Relief: Helps patients with chronic pain, epilepsy, and PTSD (per Texas DSHS).
Economic Growth: Hemp industry generates $100M+ annually (Texas Department of Agriculture).
Reduced Opioid Use: States with medical cannabis see ~20% fewer opioid deaths (JAMA Studies).

Risks of THC

Overuse: High-THC products may lead to dependency (NIH data).
- Except they left out THIS key information:
  - 1. THC Dependency Risk (What the Science Says)
  - NIH/NIDA Study: ~9% of cannabis users develop dependence (higher with daily/high-THC use). Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse (2020)
  - Lancet Psychiatry Meta-Analysis: THC potency (>10%) correlates with higher addiction risk. Source: Freeman et al. (2019)
  - Texas-Specific Data: No significant rise in treatment admissions for cannabis (vs. opioids/alcohol). Source: Texas HHSC (2022)
Youth Access: Strict regulation needed to prevent underage use (SAMHSA reports).
- Additional KEY Information: Colorado Data: No increase in youth use post-legalization (CDC 2022).
- Texas’ 0.3% THC Cap: Already among strictest in U.S. – no public health crisis.

Why a Ban is a Recipe for Failure

Patient Harm: 160K+ Texans rely on medical cannabis & 43K+ patients in Texas’ Compassionate Use Program (2023 DPS data).
Economic Loss: Banning THC would kill jobs & tax revenue. Hemp industry created ~20K jobs since 2019 (Texas Ag Commissioner).
Opioid Alternative: States with medical cannabis see 23% fewer opioid deaths (JAMA 2021). Source: Bachhuber et al. (2014) (replicated in 2021 studies).
Ineffective Enforcement: Similar bans (e.g., Idaho) saw no reduction in use (NORML).

Verdict: Banning THC would hurt patients, the economy, and fail to curb misuse.