AUSTIN _ Legislation that could save the state’s consumable hemp market from a total ban – while reducing it to edibles and non-synthetic, smokable low-dose flower buds, grown only in Texas – passed unanimously in a Texas House committee late Wednesday.

A Texas House bill would maintain legal access to gummies, beverages and other THC products, while hiking industry regulations and fees.

Texas House panel advances bill to tighten regulations on hemp industry, setting up potential clash with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.