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Texas Hemp Groups Sue State Health Officials Over THCA Rules
Texas hemp groups are suing state health officials over rules that count THCA towards THC limits in the state's $5.5 billion market.
Prohibition Partners
Texas Hemp Groups Sue State Health Officials Over THCA Rules
Texas Hemp Groups Sue Over THCA Classification Rule
Hemp industry groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit challenging a new state rule that counts THCA as delta-9 THC. The legal action pushes back against the regulatory shift in how these specific cannabinoid products are classified and regulated. What types of hemp or CBD products have you found most helpful in your routine?
MJBizDaily
Texas Hemp Groups Sue Over THCA Classification Rule
Texas Hemp Groups Sue Over THCA Rules
Hemp manufacturers and advocacy groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit opposing new state rules that count THCA against the legal delta-9 THC limit and introduce stricter testing mandates. How do testing and labeling requirements affect your confidence in the products you choose?
MJBizDaily
Texas Hemp Groups Sue Over THCA Rules
Texas hemp groups sue over rule counting THCA as delta-9 THC
A hemp group and manufacturer in Texas are opposing new rules that count THCA against the legal THC limit, which also introduce tougher testing, labeling, and fee mandates. Have you experienced any changes in hemp product availability in Texas?
MJBizDaily
Texas hemp groups sue over rule counting THCA as delta-9 THC
Houston Voters to Decide on Marijuana Enforcement Priority
Houston voters will decide on Proposition A, which would make Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession the lowest enforcement priority for the Houston Police Department. The measure aims to reduce low-level arrests but does not legalize marijuana under state law, according to [Houston voters to decide whether misdemeanor marijuana possession becomes HPD’s lowest priority](https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/10/01/houston-voters-to-decide-whether-misdemeanor-marijuana-possession-becomes-hpds-lowest-priority/).
Click2Houston
Houston Voters to Decide on Marijuana Enforcement Priority
Is THCA Legal in Texas? 2026 Status
THCA flower and other THCA hemp products are now treated as Schedule I controlled substances in Texas following a recent ruling. Possession is considered a state jail felony, and sales risk license loss and significant fines.
CannabisRegulations.ai
Is THCA Legal in Texas? 2026 Status
Texas Bans Multiple THC Products Effective July 31
Texas will ban the sale of several hemp-derived THC products starting July 31, 2026, targeting delta-8, delta-10, and THCA. The ban preserves access to low-THC medical cannabis products authorized under the state's Compassionate Use Program.
CannIntel
Texas Bans Multiple THC Products Effective July 31
New Texas THC Rules to Take Effect Friday
After months of delays and court battles, new Texas THC regulations are set to take effect. The Texas Supreme Court allowed the Department of State Health Services to enforce the rules, which limit the amount of THC allowed in consumable hemp products.
FOX 7 Austin
New Texas THC Rules to Take Effect Friday
Renewed Push for THC Ban in Texas
A renewed push for a THC ban in Texas is making waves in the summer of 2026. Advocates and industry leaders are closely monitoring the situation as new policy analyses emerge regarding the state's consumable hemp and THC regulations.
Leafy Leaks
Renewed Push for THC Ban in Texas
New THC Rules Take Effect Following Court Battles
Following a series of injunctions and appeals throughout May and June 2026, new rules regarding THC standards in Texas are set to take effect. A trial on July 27, 2026, will determine if a permanent injunction against the DSHS rules will be issued, as reported by [New THC Rules Take Effect July 31. Here's How Texas Got Here. - Texas Policy Research](https://www.texaspolicyresearch.com/new-thc-rules-take-effect-july-31-heres-how-texas-got-here/).
Texas Policy Research
New THC Rules Take Effect Following Court Battles
Lawmakers Prepare for Push to Ban THC During Session
Texas lawmakers held a Senate Committee hearing to consider hemp regulation, featuring testimonies from law enforcement and medical professionals. Any proposed changes to the THC industry will be introduced at the 2027 legislative session.
FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
Lawmakers Prepare for Push to Ban THC During Session
Texas Rule Targeting Smokable Hemp Back in Effect
The Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals dissolved a stay, bringing the March 2026 Department of State Health Services rules banning smokable hemp products back into effect. However, enforcement of the ban remains unclear as lawsuits continue, according to [Consumable Hemp Products - Cannabis & the Law](https://guides.sll.texas.gov/cannabis/hemp-products).
Houston Public Media
Texas Rule Targeting Smokable Hemp Back in Effect
Texas Cannabis Policy Update - May 2026
Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy released their May 2026 policy update, highlighting ongoing advocacy efforts and legislative tracking. The organization continues to provide resources for cannabis education and voter engagement across the state.
Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy
Texas Cannabis Policy Update - May 2026
Texas Shops Can Sell Smokeable Hemp Until July 27
Following ongoing legal battles over the state's smokable hemp ban, Texas retailers were granted a temporary window to continue selling smokable hemp products until July 27, 2026. The extension provided a brief reprieve for businesses navigating the state's strict cannabis regulations.
The Texas Tribune
Texas Shops Can Sell Smokeable Hemp Until July 27
Texas Medical Marijuana Prescription Guide
House Bill 46 officially took effect on September 1, 2026, expanding the Texas medical cannabis program. The new legislation introduces expanded qualifying conditions, updated dosage rules, and more accessible product forms for patients.
PrestoDoctor
Texas Medical Marijuana Prescription Guide