HB 169

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, storage, dispensing, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 169 legalizes the cultivation, processing, sale, possession, and personal use of cannabis for adults over 21. It creates a new regulatory framework, licensing system, tax structure (10% cannabis sales tax), and product safety standards under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It includes local opt-in, restrictions on advertising, and criminal offenses for selling to minors.

Author (1)

Jessica Gonzalez

Contact the Author

Rep. Jessica Gonzalez

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0408

Capitol Office:

EXT E2.808

E-Mail:

[email protected]

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