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Legislation

Texas Lt. Governor Calls Hemp Sellers 'Terrorists' in Escalating Crackdown

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called hemp operators "terrorists" as state enforcement threatens a multibillion-dollar industry operating under federal hemp law.

May 23, 2026

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Business

Former Coast Guard Officer's Texas Hemp Empire Faces Federal Crackdown

Former Coast Guard officer Lukas Gilkey built one of Texas' largest hemp companies after leaving drug interdiction. Now federal agencies threaten to ban the hemp-derived products his business depends on.

May 20, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Hemp Retailers Face Whiplash as Product Ban Flip-Flops

Texas hemp retailers face regulatory whiplash as state enforcement of smokable hemp products shifts unpredictably, leaving businesses uncertain about which products they can legally sell.

May 17, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Judge Lifts THCA Flower Ban, But Only Until Summer Hearing

A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing hemp retailers to resume THCA flower sales, blocking enforcement of the state's emergency ban until a hearing scheduled for this summer.

May 5, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Voters Back Medical Cannabis 75-25, But Few Know Current Program

A new Texas poll shows 75% voter support for medical cannabis, but only 11% knew about the state's restrictive Compassionate Use Program—highlighting a major gap between public opinion and policy awareness.

May 3, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Product Ban While Supreme Court Allows Delta-8 Restriction

A Texas judge blocked state restrictions on hemp products including THCA flower, while the state Supreme Court upheld a separate delta-8 THC ban, creating a split regulatory landscape for cannabinoid retailers.

May 2, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Hemp Retailers Get April Extension on Smokable Products

Texas hemp retailers can continue selling smokable products until April 28 after court delays pushed back the trial challenging the state's ban on hemp flower and pre-rolls.

Apr 25, 2026

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Legislation

75% of Texas Voters Back Medical Cannabis Despite Program Confusion

A new poll shows 75% of Texas voters support medical marijuana legalization, yet most don't know the state already has a limited cannabis program. The findings come as lawmakers consider expansion bills.

Apr 18, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Rules, Restores THCA Flower Sales

A Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing hemp rules that removed THCA flower from shelves, giving the state's hemp industry a short-term reprieve in an ongoing regulatory battle.

Apr 14, 2026

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Legislation

Hemp Groups Sue Texas to Stop Smokable Product Ban

Hemp industry groups filed an emergency lawsuit to block Texas's March 31 ban on smokable hemp products, arguing state regulators exceeded their authority and threatening a market segment worth millions.

Apr 12, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Rules, Keeps THCA Flower on Shelves

A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking state rules that would ban smokable THCA flower and other hemp products, halting enforcement while industry groups challenge the regulations in court.

Apr 11, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Takes Effect March 31 Amid Industry Pushback

Texas retailers must remove all smokable hemp products by March 31 under new state health rules that also impose stricter packaging and testing requirements on edibles.

Mar 16, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Hemp Businesses Brace for Enforcement Crackdown Amid Rule Confusion

Texas hemp retailers face mounting enforcement risks as regulatory confusion over THC products leaves businesses uncertain about compliance, with industry attorneys warning of potential raid increases.

Mar 16, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Slashes Hemp Licensing Fees But Imposes Strict THC Caps

Texas health officials cut hemp retail licensing fees to $1,000 while imposing strict 'total THC' testing that could eliminate most current products from store shelves.

Mar 10, 2026

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Legislation

Texas Democrats Vote on Cannabis Legalization in Primary Ballot

Democratic voters in Texas are weighing in on marijuana legalization through a non-binding ballot question during the state's March 3 primary election, though the outcome won't directly change state law.

Feb 20, 2026

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