Texas Bans THC Vapes: Inside SB 2024

Right now, the fate of hemp-derived products in Texas still seems up in the air. Gov. Abbott vetoed SB3, we then moved into a Special Session where HB5/SB5 threatened to deliver a similar ban, and with the Special Session seemingly over, it looks like we’re up for round three (another Special Session) in September. 

But what is for certain is that pretty soon, you will no longer be able to find THC vapes in Texas stores. So if you live in the Lone Star State and enjoy THC vapes, stick around because we’re going to cover everything you need to know about the vape ban that goes into effect September 1, 2025.

Senator Charles Perry (the "brains" behind SB3/SB5 and other failed attempts at hemp bans in Texas) authored SB2024, which takes a swing at the hemp industry in a different way- namely, by prohibiting vapes.

Unlike SB3, Governor Greg Abbott signed SB2024 on June 20, 2024, which means that it will become the law of the land this September.

So, what is SB2024, and what does it do? This bill essentially expands the definition of "e-cigarette" to include consumable liquids used in "electronic smoking devices," regardless of whether they contain nicotine or not.

It also expressly prohibits:

So, in short, while this bill does have some agreeable aspects, like banning the use of imagery that would appeal to children and devices that a minor could sneak into a school setting, it ultimately punishes good actors, especially in the hemp industry, who only market and sell their products to adults 21 and older.

But what's a hemp-related ban without special interests that would benefit from it?

Recently, the Texas Compassionate Use Program and three different companies within that program have added THC vapes. So basically, this bill helps establish an oligopoly on THC vapes within the state of Texas for a few select companies, at the cost of consumers and local businesses in the hemp industry.

TLDR: On September 1, 2025, all vapes containing hemp-derived THC or even cannabinoids such as CBD will no longer be available at retail locations in the state of Texas.

However, until then, you can still purchase hemp-derived THC vapes from your favorite local retailer or online.

As of this writing (August 11, 2025), we are still offering our 5g THCA Liquid Diamond Vapes and 2g THCA Liquid Diamond Live Resin Vapes that you can order directly to your home.

Until then, we'll keep you informed if we decide to take any action against this law.

We cannot stress enough that everything is still on the line when it comes to hemp in Texas.

That's why we focused all of our efforts and resources towards fighting a total ban in the state. While a vape ban isn't ideal, it's still better than having all THC products banned in the state of Texas.

And again, as of this writing, you can still get THC vapes at smoke shops in Texas until September 1, 2025.

But right now, we're still deciding whether to pursue a lawsuit to counter this law. We'll keep you in the loop in case any new developments arise.

But don't forget that everything is on the line once again during the second Special Session starting in September, and we'll need all the help we can get to prevent Dan Patrick from getting his way during this session.

Until next time, happy exploring.