Texas Hemp Rules Face Legal Pushback

Texas is locked in a legal battle over smokable hemp, where businesses sell products rich in THCA — a compound that converts to psychoactive Delta-9 THC when heated — sparking a regulatory showdown. The state attempted to classify THCA as Delta-9 for sales and manufacturing, while also hiking fees for retailers and manufacturers to $5,000 and $10,000 respectively — a move that could devastate the market. The hemp industry fought back, securing a temporary injunction that halted enforcement, but an appeals court recently overturned that protection, letting the state’s rules stand — though enforcement remains uncertain as the legal battle continues. For small Texas hemp businesses, whose revenue heavily depends on these smokable products, the outcome could reshape their future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/7226811e8cd89604