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==== Does HB 309 legalize THCa? ====

Short answer: Not exactly “legalize” in the sense of removing all regulation, but yes, it regulates THCa (and other THC isomers) under the hemp-product framework.
* Because “total THC content” (per the bill) includes THCA (plus other isomers) after decarboxylation, THCA is explicitly recognized and regulated in HB 309. LegiScan<ref>{{cite web|title=LegiScan|url=https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB309/id/3267303|publisher=legiscan.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>
* The bill is not treating all THC isomers (or all forms) as uncontrolled: it sets licensing, testing, and compliance requirements for hemp-derived products containing these cannabinoids. LegiScan<ref>{{cite web|title=LegiScan|url=https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB309/id/3267303|publisher=legiscan.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>
* However, the bill excludes synthetic cannabinoids — so synthetic forms (man-made) are not covered by these hemp-product regulations. LegiScan<ref>{{cite web|title=LegiScan|url=https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB309/id/3267303|publisher=legiscan.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>

So, THCa derived from natural hemp would be regulated under this bill, not “free-for-all.”