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# Texas Lawmakers End Special Session Without THC Ban | Texas Political Spotlight

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Texas Political Spotlight September 5, 2025

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Texas lawmakers ended their second special session without passing a ban on hemp-derived THC products, leaving most consumable cannabinoids legal as divisions persisted among Republican leaders over prohibition versus regulation. A simultaneous push to tighten limits on local property tax growth also failed after the House and Senate deadlocked on how far to extend new restrictions. Before adjourning, however, legislators approved House Bill 7, allowing private citizens to sue those who distribute abortion medication, a measure supporters frame as combating trafficking but critics warn could punish families and restrict access to care.

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> After long discussions last night between the Governor, Speaker, and me on THC, and continued hours of discussion today, we were not able to come to a resolution. I appreciate the effort by Gov. [@GregAbbott\_TX](https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) to find a solution. I thank Speaker Dustin [@Burrows4TX](https://twitter.com/Burrows4TX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and Republican…
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> — Office of the Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (@LtGovTX) [September 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/LtGovTX/status/1963421835485229067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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> Property Taxes Are The Top Issue  
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> Watch Now: [https://t.co/sobtdANuhs](https://t.co/sobtdANuhs) [pic.twitter.com/mJ6k3MKsuz](https://t.co/mJ6k3MKsuz)
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> — Texas Scorecard (@TexasScorecard) [September 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/TexasScorecard/status/1963694477945548802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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> Our bill making it illegal to mail abortion pills into Texas just passed the Senate (HB 7).  
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> This bill is about protecting the little baby growing inside her mother’s womb.  
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> This bill is about protecting moms who have been victimized and lied to.  
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> And this bill is about making… [pic.twitter.com/XU878JN67J](https://t.co/XU878JN67J)
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> — Senator Bryan Hughes (@SenBryanHughes) [September 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/SenBryanHughes/status/1963434052272165164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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