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Texas’ ban on smokeable hemp cannabis is in effect. Here’s what you need to know.

New rules from state health officials ban smokeable intoxicating hemp products, including pre-rolled joints and hemp flower.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 24

Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC

Hemp advocates say raising annual licensing fees for retailers from $150 to $20,000 and for manufacturers from $250 to $25,000 would shutter small businesses.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 9

Texas moves ahead with regulating hemp industry as federal ban looms

TABC intends to proceed with the adoption of permanent regulations on the hemp industry in Texas despite the potential ban.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025

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Fresh off defeating state THC ban, Texas hemp industry faces wipeout under federal deal to end shutdown

The issue roiled Texas politics earlier this year when Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a ban on THC products spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 13, 2025

Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025

THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.

Experts say poison control data don’t specify which calls are related to hemp versus more dangerous K2, but show that most THC poisonings cause minor side effects.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2025

Reefer Madness Returns to Texas with Dan Patrick’s THC Ban

If the governor signs SB 3 into law, thousands of jobs and billions in revenue could soon disappear.

Texas Observer · Jun 10, 2025

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Texas is about to ban THC products. Here’s what to know.

The ban aims to remove products — made legal through a 2019 loophole — that provide a similar high to marijuana and are easily accessible to the general public.

The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2025

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