If you’re a delta THC consumer or a smoke and vape shop like us at Smokers Heaven Smoke, Cigar, and Vape Shop in Grapevine, TX, you’re probably thinking the same thing:
Will Governor Greg Abbott sign the delta THC ban into law—or will he veto it?
The bill has made its way through the House and Senate, largely thanks to a political performance from the Lieutenant Governor that looked more like a dog and pony show than a serious legislative debate. And now, we’re all left waiting.
But what’s the holdup? Our guess: Governor Abbott knows what’s really at stake.
The Real Cost of a Delta THC Ban in Texas
Let’s talk numbers—because they’re staggering.
💸 An $8 Billion Blow to Texas
Experts estimate that banning delta THC products could wipe out an estimated $8 billion in annual revenue for the Lone Star State. That’s not just bad for businesses—it’s devastating for the state’s economy.
👥 50,000 Jobs on the Line
Across Texas, over 50,000 hardworking people—from small business owners to delivery drivers to budtenders—stand to lose their jobs if this ban goes into effect.
🏬 8,000+ Retailers at Risk of Closure
Roughly 8,000 to 9,000 smoke and vape shops, including many like ours here in Grapevine, would likely be forced to shut their doors. That’s thousands of local storefronts gone, almost overnight.
⚠️ Black Market Boom
Banning legal delta THC doesn’t mean people stop using it. It means the black market will explode, creating unregulated, potentially dangerous products and making it harder to ensure public safety.
🚓 Law Enforcement Overload
There’s already a shortage of enforcement resources in Texas. Who’s going to monitor thousands of businesses to make sure they’re not carrying delta THC products? The answer: no one. It’s unenforceable.
A Vape Ban Too? Really?
To make matters worse, Texas lawmakers just passed a watered-down version of a total vape ban. This makes it even more difficult for stores like ours to offer non-tobacco nicotine alternatives—products that many Texans rely on to quit smoking.
Has Texas Gone Mad?
Well, not all of Texas. But let’s be honest: our elected officials sure seem to have lost the plot.
What happened to consumer choice? To supporting small businesses? To growing the economy?
If you’re thinking it doesn’t make sense—you’re not alone. Politicians love money, right? So, what gives? We’re not saying it’s corruption, but… you do the math.
So, Governor Abbott—What’s the Move?
We’re all watching. And waiting. Because this decision doesn’t just affect cannabis users—it affects every Texan who cares about:
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Jobs
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Small business
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Economic growth
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Common-sense legislation
🔥 Stay Informed. Stay Empowered.
Come talk to us in-store or follow us online for updates. We’re here to support our community—no matter what direction Texas politics takes.
Smokers Heaven Smoke, Cigar, and Vape Shop
📍 Hall-Johnson Road, Grapevine, TX
🕒 Open daily with the best in vapes, cigars, delta products, and more.
