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Office of General Counsel, TABC: Good morning. My name is Jesse Niesen. I am the CEO of "Reggie & Dro", a Texas-based hemp business with DSHS license number 690. I am speaking today to support the Governor’s goal of safety while opposing the method of implementation regarding the 'Total THC' standard. First, let me be clear: We support strict regulation. We accept the 21-plus age restriction. We accept the child-resistant packaging mandates. We are even prepared to pay the proposed $25,000 licensing fee—a near 100X increase if it means funding real enforcement against bad actors. We are responsible Texas business owners, not criminals. However, I must formally object to the proposed definition of 'Total THC' in Rule §300.101. First, on Economic Impact: This rule does not 'regulate' the hemp flower market; it eliminates it. By counting THCA prior to heat application, you are banning products that the Texas Legislature explicitly legalized in House Bill 1325. This will not stop demand. It will simply hand the entire market to illicit street dealers who do not ID check, or to out-of-state online retailers who ignore your rules. My business employs Texans. This rule forces us to fire them or move our operations to a neighboring state. Second, on Separation of Powers: Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-56 directed this agency to regulate products to keep them away from minors. It did not—and constitutionally cannot—authorize this agency to rewrite the statutory definition of hemp established by the Legislature. Changing the definition from 'Delta-9' to 'Total THC' is a legislative function, not an administrative one. Third, on Federal Alignment: We are all aware of federal H.R. 5371 taking effect in November 2026. Rushing to implement a total ban now, months before the federal timeline, creates chaos. It destroys Texas businesses prematurely while leaving the door open for multi-state operators to swoop in later. The Solution: We ask that you strike the 'Total THC' definition from the permanent rules and maintain the Delta-9 standard established by HB 1325, while enforcing the strict 21+ age gates you have already proposed. Take our licensing fees. Enforce the age limits. But do not regulate us out of existence before the Legislature even meets. Thank you. Jesse Niesen, Owner Reggie & Dro LLC

Good morning. My name is Jesse Niesen, CEO of Reggie and Dro, a Texas hemp business with DSHS license 690. I support the Governor’s goal of safety while opposing the Total THC implementation method. Let me be clear: We support strict regulation. We accept the 21-plus age restriction. We accept child-resistant packaging. We are prepared to pay the twenty-five thousand dollar licensing fee—a near hundred times increase—if it means funding enforcement against bad actors. WE are responsible Texas business owners, NOT criminals. I formally object to the proposed definition of Total THC in Rule 300.101. On Economic Impact: This rule does NOT regulate the hemp flower market; it ELIMINATES it. By counting THCA prior to heat, you are BANNING products the Legislature LEGALIZED in House Bill 1325. This will NOT stop demand. It will hand the market to ILLICIT street dealers, who do NOT ID check. My business employs TEXANS. This rule forces us to FIRE them or move to another state. On Separation of Powers: Executive Order GA-56 directed this agency to keep products away from minors. It DID NOT—and “constitutionally” CANNOT—authorize “changing” the statutory definition of hemp. Changing Delta-9 to Total THC is a legislative function, NOT administrative. On Federal Alignment: HR 5371 takes effect in November. Rushing a BAN NOW creates CHAOS… and DESTROYS Texas businesses while opening the door for NON-Texan MSO’s. The Solution? Strike Total THC from the rules. Maintain the Delta-9 standard from HB 1325. Enforce the 21-plus age gate. Take our fees. Enforce the limits. But do NOT regulate us out of existence before the Legislature meets. Thank you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ And, PS - I want to reiterate the FACT that DSHS has done EXCELLENT work PROVING full competence and capability to INSPECT and ENFORCE EXISTING public safety packaging, labelling and FULL PANEL TESTING REGULATIONS. I further oppose TABC’s involvement in the Regulation of Hemp in Texas. Thanks again!! :)