Five Houston mothers pressing Texas Governor to sign SB3 into law banning synthetic THC
Houston mothers urging Texas Governor to sign SB3 into law banning synthetic THC
Five Houston-area mothers are pressing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign SB3 law banning synthetic THC. They say their young adult children were left with mental issues and addiction woes.
HOUSTON - Five Houston-area mothers are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to sign Senate Bill 3, which would ban all cannabinoids in consumable hemp products except CBD and CBG.
The five asked FOX 26 not to give their last names.
Texas mothers urging Governor Greg Abbott to sign SB3 into law
What they're saying:
"These people have attacked us," said Didi. "They put our house on X and on social media they've gone after us."
"The leader of our organization, Citizens for Health and Safety Texas, has received death threats," said Lisa.
The moms are battling an $8 billion industry in Texas that employs around 50,000.
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"This is not plant-derived marijuana. This is molecularly-altered synthetic THC," Lisa said. "It increases anxiety, depression, and then puts them at a seven-time greater risk of suicide."
The mothers say synthetic THC is not only more potent, it also contains a variety of unknown chemicals.
"Methamphetamine used to be the drug that induced psychosis most often, that has been replaced by THC," said Catherine.
Each mother says their young adult child suffered from serious mental and addiction issues after using what's currently a legal drug.
What's next:
Governor Abbott has yet to say if he's going to sign SB3 or veto it. He has until June 22 to decide.
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Another news conference was held by Citizens for a Safe and Healthy Texas in support of Senate Bill 3. The bill would ban THC-infused products in Texas.
The Source: FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with the mothers about the bill and why they're pushing for Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign SB3 into law.