Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: In Committee

HB 43 — Relating to requiring a warning on the labeling of certain consumable hemp products distributed or sold in this state.

Last action — Referred to Public Health

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 443.205, Health and Safety Code.

  • Section 443.205, Health and Safety Code

    and → ; and (7) a warning under Subsection (a-1) or (a-2), if applicable (a-1) Each consumable hemp product intended for eating or ingestion that contains more than 10 micrograms of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in each gram of the product must include one of the following warnings, selected at random or based on rotation approved by the department: "WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS CAN CAUSE CANNABIS POISONING THAT CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING TO CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE YOUNGER THAN FIVE YEARS OLD." "WARNING: IT CAN TAKE UP TO FOUR HOURS TO FEEL EFFECTS FROM EATING OR DRINKING A CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCT. CONSUMING MORE BEFORE FEELING AN EFFECT CAN CAUSE CANNABIS POISONING, INCLUDING SEVERE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS." "WARNING: USING CANNABIS WHILE YOUNGER THAN 25 YEARS OF AGE CAN HARM BRAIN DEVELOPMENT. THIS CAN WORSEN YOUR ATTENTION, CONCENTRATION, AND MEMORY, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING CANNABIS EVERY DAY OR MOST DAYS." "WARNING: USING CANNABIS WHILE YOUNGER THAN 25 YEARS OF AGE INCREASES YOUR RISK OF MENTAL DISORDERS LIKE PSYCHOSIS AND SCHIZOPHRENIA. THE MORE OFTEN YOU USE, THE GREATER THE RISK." "WARNING: CANNABIS CAN CAUSE PSYCHOTIC SYMPTOMS LIKE SEVERE PARANOIA. THE RISK IS GREATEST IN PEOPLE YOUNGER THAN 25 YEARS OF AGE OR WHEN USING PRODUCTS WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS OF TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC)." "WARNING: USING CANNABIS EVERY DAY OR MOST DAYS CAN LEAD TO DEPENDENCE. DEPENDENCE ALSO INCREASES YOUR RISK OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION." "WARNING: CANNABIS CAN BE ADDICTIVE. THE HIGHER THE AMOUNT OF TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC), THE GREATER THE RISK." "WARNING: LONG-TERM CANNABIS USE INCREASES YOUR RISK OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. THE MORE OFTEN YOU USE, THE GREATER THE RISK." "WARNING: THE HIGHER THE AMOUNT OF TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC), THE GREATER THE RISK OF ADVERSE EFFECTS. THESE CAN INCLUDE PARANOIA, ANXIETY, AND DEPENDENCE." "WARNING: DO NOT USE CANNABIS IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING. USING CANNABIS CAN HARM YOUR BABY'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT." "WARNING: DO NOT DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CANNABIS. IT PUTS YOUR LIFE AND OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK." (a-2) Each consumable hemp product for topical use that contains more than 10 micrograms of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in each gram of the product must include the following warning: "WARNING: DO NOT SWALLOW OR APPLY INTERNALLY OR TO BROKEN, IRRITATED, OR ITCHING SKIN. THERE MAY BE HEALTH EFFECTS AND RISKS FROM CANNABIS TOPICALS THAT ARE NOT FULLY KNOWN OR UNDERSTOOD."

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Health

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 43?
HB 43 is sponsored by Ward Johnson.
What is the current status of HB 43?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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