SB 3 on Senate Intent Calendar
SB 3 is on the Texas Senate Intent Calendar for tomorrow, meaning it is eligible for debate and a vote, but that doesn’t guarantee it will be taken up. The Senate convenes at 11 a.m., and the agenda is expected to be full, with multiple bills prioritized for consideration.
Notably, SB 3 is one of at least five bills flagged as high-priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and could be brought to the floor at his discretion. Because the Lieutenant Governor controls floor recognition, if he decides tomorrow is the day to push forward new regulations on THC, the Senate will take it up accordingly.
That said, I fully expect it to pass through the Senate like shit through a goose—a foregone conclusion given the current political landscape. As we have always known, the real battle lies in the House, where the dynamics are far less predictable, and the outcome may ultimately be decided.
For clarity, since some have asked, this “emergency” designation is political, not constitutional. Some have asked whether this means SB 3 is one of the Governor’s emergency items, which are the only bills that can be voted on in the first 60 days of the 140-day session. It is not—Gov. Abbott did not designate SB 3 as an emergency under the Texas Constitution. Instead, its placement on the Intent Calendar simply means it is eligible for immediate action if Senate leadership chooses to move it forward.
