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Texas House Bill HB1113

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1113

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

Impact

The implementation of HB 1113 is expected to significantly impact Texas agriculture laws by introducing formal research permits for hemp cultivation. It allows researchers to have fewer restrictions regarding the cultivation of unapproved hemp varieties and eliminates some preharvest testing requirements for permit holders. This could enhance the capacity for research and product development in the hemp industry while also aligning state regulations with federal standards, thus promoting broader agricultural practices within the state.

Summary

House Bill 1113 seeks to amend existing regulations concerning the production and regulation of hemp in Texas. It introduces provisions for a hemp research permit, allowing institutions of higher education and nonprofit research entities to conduct hemp-related studies. The bill also provides clarity on necessary documentation and permits for the cultivation and testing of hemp, aiming to streamline the research process while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws. This effort is intended to foster innovation and research within the agricultural sector and encourage the development of hemp-related products.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB 1113 may arise from the proposed changes to permitting and the implications for individuals with felony convictions related to controlled substances. The bill restricts individuals with certain felony convictions from obtaining licenses or permits related to hemp cultivation for a period of ten years. This provision may be viewed as overly punitive by advocacy groups concerned about rehabilitation and reintegration into agricultural practices for these individuals. The balance between supporting agricultural innovation and addressing past criminal offenses will likely be a focal point of debate as the bill progresses.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Agriculture Code

  • Chapter 41. Commodity Producers Boards
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 121. State Hemp Production Plan
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 122. Cultivation Of Hemp
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 403

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2818

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB321

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1942

Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.

TX SB715

Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.

TX SB224

Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.

TX SB895

Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX HB4598

Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.

TX SB2245

Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; creating a criminal offense; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.

TX HB4439

Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB465

Relating to certain criminal conduct involving a catalytic converter; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.

Similar Bills

TX HB5339

Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program to support the study of regenerative agriculture at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB2818

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB1016

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board, the creation of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and Texas Bioenergy Research Committee, and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board; providing penalties.

TX HB3236

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board.

TX SB321

Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB989

Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

TX HB3587

Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

TX SB116

Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.