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El Campo council rejects special-use permit for THC retail unit

El Campo City Council · October 14, 2025
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Summary

The El Campo City Council voted down SUP2025-05, an application by Jessica Cantu to operate a THC-selling retail unit in Business Park North, after debate over hours, signage and whether local authorities can enforce product standards governed by state regulators.

The El Campo City Council on Oct. 13 voted against SUP2025-05, a special‑use permit application from tenant Jessica Cantu and property owner Anahue LLC to operate a unit offering THC products in Business Park North.

Planning staff described the proposal as a two‑unit tenant location and said the business is being treated locally as a smoke‑shop‑type use because state permitting for THC sellers does not align with current local land‑use categories. "These types of stores are regulated by the state of Texas,…

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