Texas advocates for regulated cannabis say a provision tucked into the U.S. Senate’s spending bill to reopen the government would effectively ban many THC‑containing hemp products nationwide, undoing years of state‑level rules and threatening businesses and consumers.

The amendment, backed by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, would prohibit a range of consumable hemp items — including many delta‑8 and some delta‑9 gummies, drinks and vapes — and would take effect about a year after enactment if President Trump signs the bill. Supporters of the provision say it would close a loophole left by the 2018 farm law and help prevent substance misuse. Opponents call for state‑by‑state regulation.

“If this becomes law, pulling the rug out from under businesses that have operated legally for six years

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