Paxton’s Hemp Confusion Sparks Political Fire | Texas News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s credibility is taking a hit after a video surfaced in which he admitted he didn’t know the details of his own state’s hemp ban—despite his office enforcing it. The ban, triggered by a Supreme Court ruling, classifies THC-derived products like Delta-8 and Delta-10 as felonies, sparking outrage and political firestorms ahead of his election. His opponent, James Talarico, is seizing on the moment, accusing Paxton of being influenced by alcohol and tobacco industry donors to protect their profits. Public figures including Joe Rogan are warning that such policies risk alienating younger voters and damaging the GOP’s future in Texas. Meanwhile, legal battles rage on as smokeable versions face repeated crackdowns, leaving businesses and consumers in limbo amid a volatile mix of law, politics, and public opinion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f9b03a9e97324f4a