Veteran-Owned Business Calls on Governor Abbott to Veto Bill That Threatens Jobs, Health Access, and Economic Growth
THE COLONY, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / As Texas grapples with the implications of Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), ZAR Wellness - a veteran-owned, Texas-based CannaTherapy company - is inviting members of the press to visit its flagship store for an exclusive walkthrough of what responsible, regulated cannabis retail looks like.
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 12pm CT
Location: ZAR The Colony; 5701 State Hwy 121 Suite #115, The Colony, TX 75056
ZAR Wellness stands for pro-regulation and pro-safety - but firmly against SB 3, which would effectively criminalize nearly all hemp-derived cannabinoids. The bill threatens to shutter compliant businesses, eliminate thousands of Texas jobs, including at ZAR Wellness who employs 50 Texans at 18 locations. This bill will also strip access to plant-based wellness products relied upon by veterans and medically vulnerable populations.
"We follow strict safety standards every day - 21+ access, detailed consultations, verified lab results, and compliant packaging. SB 3 ignores the good actors and punishes us alongside bad ones," said Skye Weatheread, ZAR Wellness Director of Marketing & Compliance.
"This is not just about business. This is about access, dignity, and the livelihood of our employees and clients, and more importantly, our veterans." said Asad Shalami, ZAR Owner, Co-Founder and CEO
At the press event, ZAR leaders will walk reporters through:
Age verification technology and fraud prevention systems
Tailored CannaTherapy consultations led by certified cannabis consultants
Comprehensive compliance procedures and testing protocols
Impact testimonials from veterans and community members
ZAR will also highlight its ongoing campaign efforts to stop SB3 which resulted in thousands of emails, phone calls, and handwritten letters being sent to the Texas State Representatives, Senators. ZAR has now mobilized thousands of Texans urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto SB 3 through handwritten letters. The company has helped collect and deliver stacks of personal letters from clients, caregivers, and veterans who fear the bill will force them to return to opioids or lose legal, reliable relief.
Media attendees will have the opportunity to interview ZAR leadership, staff, and impacted customers. Photo and video access available.
RSVP or request interviews, contact:
Asad Shalami, (254) 226-5346, asad@zarwellness.com
SOURCE: Razad LLC
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