June 23, 2025

Governor Abbott Signs Over 600 Bills into Law

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Governor Greg Abbott has signed more than 600 bills from the 89th Texas legislative session, including a controversial veto on Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban THC sales. This decision impacts Texas’s growing hemp industry and reflects public sentiment against such bans. Abbott’s actions also include important legislation such as improving rural healthcare access and ensuring financial literacy in schools. With over 1,200 bills still under review before the deadline, the session’s conclusion marks a significant moment in Texas legislative history.

Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed over 600 bills into law from the 89th Texas legislative session, with an impressive 334 bills receiving his signature in just one day. This legislative flurry comes amid ongoing deliberations on several high-profile bills, including Senate Bill 3, which sought to impose a ban on the sale of THC products in Texas. Abbott’s decision on this particular bill could have significant implications for the state’s burgeoning hemp industry and overall public policy on marijuana.

Abbott has a range of options regarding SB 3: he can veto it, sign it into law, or simply let it become law without his signature if he takes no action before the deadline. However, just before the deadline, Abbott chose to veto the ban, resulting in a split with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who had voiced strong support for the measure. The veto is seen as a strategic move, aimed at protecting the growing hemp industry in the state and reflecting the sentiments of many Texans who oppose such a ban.

In addition to addressing THC regulations, Abbott has already signed into law several noteworthy bills, including:

House Bill 18: This bill enhances access to rural health care, aiming to address disparities experienced in underserved areas.
House Bill 27: This legislation mandates personal financial literacy courses for high school students, intending to equip future generations with the skills needed for financial management.
Senate Bill 10: This mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, reflecting a push by some lawmakers for increased religious presence in education.
Senate Bill 31: This bill reinforces existing abortion regulations purportedly to safeguard maternal health.
Senate Bill 835: This legislation makes nondisclosure agreements void if they restrict the disclosure of sexual abuse, aiming for greater accountability in cases of misconduct.

Adding to the mix, Abbott signed Senate Bill 1567, which puts an end to occupancy limits for unrelated adults living in single-family homes. This policy change directly impacts College Station’s “no more than four” housing ordinance, which has faced criticism from housing advocates as discriminatory. Proponents argue that eliminating such restrictions will create fairer housing opportunities, while opponents caution that it may disrupt neighborhood stability.

Despite Abbott’s recent legislative activity, he still faces the task of reviewing over 1,200 additional bills before the Sunday deadline. Polls indicate that a significant majority of Texans are against the proposed THC ban and favor the decriminalization of minor amounts of marijuana. Abbott’s veto of SB 3 aligns with these public sentiments, which contrastingly diverge from legislative support advocating the measure.

Abbott’s action on the THC ban drew substantial public engagement, as advocates for the hemp industry delivered over 120,000 handwritten letters to the governor opposing the prohibition of THC products. The THC ban, had it been approved, would have enforced severe penalties on the sale and distribution of hemp-derived THC products, a sector that has rapidly expanded in Texas in recent years.

Looking ahead, Abbott has hinted at potential plans for a special session to address various legislative issues, but he has not clarified whether amendments to THC-related laws would feature in any future sessions. As the legislative session concludes amidst fluctuating public and political opinions on the matter, the decision on THC regulations stands as a significant moment in Texas legislative history.

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