Texas senators approved several bills Monday, one of which included another attempt at blocking hemp-derived THC products.

SAN ANTONIO – The state senate has already pushed another THC ban attempt past its first legislative hurdle, after Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special session Friday.

Now that the Texas House has a quorum following Democrats’ two-week absence, lawmakers are back to debate a wide range of issues, including redrawing congressional maps to benefit Republicans.

While the livelihoods of some Jefferson County businesses are back in the legislative crosshairs after what seemed like a decisive veto, law enforcement leadership is raising concerns about how strained justice systems can bear course correction on consumable hemp products.

The Texas Senate on Friday approved its second attempt to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up a showdown with the House, where hemp industry members say they’ll be getting more support.

The Texas Senate on Wednesday preliminarily approved its second attempt to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up a showdown with the House, where hemp industry members say they’ll be getting more ...