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The bill is similar to the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas House is still considering several bills.

The Texas Senate on Wednesday preliminarily approved its second attempt to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up a showdown with the House, where hemp industry members say they’ll be getting more support.

In June Governor Abbott signed two bills that, if approved by Texan voters in November, would grant property tax cuts to many ...