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TX HB1208
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Legalizes cannabis for adults 21 and older, allowing possession of up to 2.5 ounces (with no more than 15 grams as concentrate) and up to 10 ounces stored securely at home
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Creates a licensing system through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for cannabis growers, retail establishments, secure transporters, and testing facilities, with licenses required by November 1, 2026
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Imposes a 10% sales tax on cannabis and cannabis products, with revenue distributed to cannabis regulation (10%), testing/quality control (10%), local government oversight (20%), and the foundation school fund (60%)
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Requires local authorization through county or municipal order/ordinance before any licensed cannabis business can operate in that jurisdiction
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Prohibits cannabis consumption while operating vehicles, in public places (unless designated), on school premises, and in correctional facilities; creates a Class C misdemeanor for selling cannabis to anyone under 21
Legislative Description
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
3/10/2025