AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will ban intoxicating hemp flower beginning March 31 under new rules finalized by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The regulation targets hemp products containing high levels of THCA, a compound that converts to THC when smoked, which producers had used to mimic the effects of marijuana while staying within the federal 0.3% Delta-9 THC limit.
The rule change follows efforts by state officials to tighten oversight of hemp-derived THC products after lawmakers failed to pass broader reforms during the 2025 legislative session. While smokable intoxicating hemp will be prohibited, hemp-derived drinks and edibles will remain legal under the new regulations.
Industry representatives say the change could significantly impact businesses across the state. The Texas Hemp Business Council estimates the industry supports more than 50,000 jobs and generates between $10 billion and $12 billion annually.
Retailers warn the ban could sharply reduce sales because smokable hemp products make up the majority of purchases at many stores.
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