As of April 25, 2025, Senate Bill 1868 (SB 1868) has officially passed the Texas Senate and is now heading to the House of Representatives for further consideration. This bill, if signed into law, would effectively ban the sale and possession of kratom across the state of Texas—stripping away access to a natural alternative that many Texans rely on for managing pain, anxiety, and opioid dependency.
What SB 1868 Means for Texans
If passed, SB 1868 would criminalize responsible adult use of kratom, a botanical that has been legally available and widely used for years. This bill does not just affect businesses—it affects veterans, chronic pain patients, working families, and everyday people who have turned to kratom as a safer alternative to addictive pharmaceuticals.
The Dangers of This Bill
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Loss of Safe Access: Texans will be forced to seek relief elsewhere—potentially from opioids or dangerous street drugs.
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A Rise in the Black Market: Prohibition won’t eliminate kratom—it will drive it underground, where safety and quality disappear.
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Punishment for the Responsible: Rather than targeting abuse, this bill punishes responsible adults and small businesses trying to do the right thing.
What Happens Next?
Now that SB 1868 is moving to the House, the fight is not over—but it is more urgent than ever. The House can stop this bill, but only if enough people speak up.
How You Can Help
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Call and Email Your State Representative – Ask them to vote NO on SB 1868.
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Share Your Story – Let them know why kratom matters to you.
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Spread the Word – Share this post and follow us on social media for updates using #ProtectKratomTexas.
We believe in natural alternatives. We believe in health freedom. And we believe Texans deserve better than a rushed and reckless ban.
Stay informed. Stay loud. Stay free.
Visit https://www.protectkratom.org/texas to be able to send your story to the Texas State Representatives and/or call the House Representatives to ask them to VOTE NO on Senate Bill 1868.
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