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Lawmakers Silenced the Debate: The Truth Behind Texas’s THC Ban Takeover In recent months, Texas has emerged as a controversial focal point in the national debate over cannabis policy—specifically regarding its strict THC content ban. What critics are calling a “ban with minimal debate” has silenced open discussion and raised concerns about legislative transparency, public health, and individual liberty. This article unpacks the sweeping THC regulation in Texas, the behind-the-scenes political dynamics, and why the lack of robust public debate matters. ### Texas Imposes Strict THC THreshold: A Controversial Turn For years, Texas maintained a zero-tolerance policy on THC—a cannabinoid responsible for psychoactive effects—by setting THC concentration levels at 0.3% in hemp-derived products. However, new legislation goes far beyond hemp, essentially criminalizing any marijuana with even trace amounts of THC, including low-dose medical cannabis and well-managed farming operations. The ban effectively blocks access to legally permitted cannabis varieties and disrupts a growing market segment that many policymakers once acknowledged as safe and beneficial.