DENTON, Texas — The Texas Legislature is moving forward with a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products during the current special session, after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed similar legislation in June.

The Senate passed Senate Bill 5 on Friday, sending it to the House for consideration. The measure would prohibit hemp-derived products containing any amount of THC, targeting what some lawmakers describe as a loophole in current regulations.

The renewed push comes amid concerns about THC products reaching children and unregulated businesses operating in legal gray areas.

Business owner advocates for regulation over ban

Wyatt Larew, CEO of Wyatt Purp, a retailer and manufacturer, supports the governor's call for regulation rather than an outright ban. His business requires customers to be 2

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