The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has proposed new rules implementing Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-56, which requires age verification and prohibits sales of consumable hemp products (CHPs) to minors. These rules apply only to businesses holding a TABC license or permit. DSHS will separately regulate businesses with consumable hemp licenses. Key Improvements from Emergency […]
November 14, 2025 After successfully opposing state-level hemp restrictions earlier this year, the Texas hemp industry now faces a significant federal challenge. On November 13, 2025, President Trump signed into law a spending bill that includes provisions that will ban 99% of hemp products on the market. What Happened? The fight began in the House, […]
Why Section 759 Threatens to Destroy the Hemp Industry—And What You Can Do About It Despite a government shutdown, federal funding bills are moving quickly through Congress—and buried within them is language that could wipe out the entire hemp industry nationwide. Section 759 of the House FY26 Agriculture–FDA Appropriations bill (included in the MilCon-VA, […]
Following Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-56, TABC and DSHS have implemented emergency rules to limit the sales of consumable hemp products to adults 21+. This is a welcomed addition to the industry and something we have advocated for over the last 5 years. Here’s what you need to know, and what it means for consumers, […]
On September 10, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-56, calling for immediate restrictions on hemp-derived products by limiting sales to adults aged 21 and older. This will be the first item addressed in rulemaking set to take place within 10 business days of the EO announcement. In addition, he has issued additional regulation directives […]
Summary of peer-reviewed studies and authoritative reports Key Takeaways for Legislators Study / Link Scope / Findings Key Conclusion The Lancet: High-potency cannabis and psychosis risk Review of cannabis and psychosis studies; evaluated genetic/environmental confounders Most studies cannot fully adjust for genetic/environmental differences. Claims that high-potency cannabis causes psychosis are likely overestimated. PsychCentral: Harvard study […]
Summary of peer-reviewed studies and authoritative reports Key Takeaways for Legislators Study / Link Scope / Findings Key Conclusion Risk of motor vehicle collision associated with cannabis and alcohol use among patients presenting for emergency care Emergency department patients; analyzed cannabis alone, alcohol alone, and combined use Cannabis alone is not associated with higher odds […]
Legal Conflicts, Gun Rights Violations, and Urgent Policy Gaps The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), expanded under House Bill 46 (HB 46) and set to take effect September 1, 2025, still leaves qualifying Texans—legally exposed, constitutionally compromised, and unprotected in key areas of daily life. Meanwhile, the 2024 U.S. 5th Circuit ruling in United States […]
SB 5 (Senate) and HB 5 (House) Push for Total Ban The Texas Legislature convened a special session starting July 21, 2025, at Gov. Gregg Abbott’s request, to tackle issues including hemp regulation following his veto of SB 3 earlier this summer. On day one, Senator Charles Perry (R‑Lubbock) introduced SB 5, mirroring the vetoed SB 3. It seeks to […]
This week, the U.S. Senate removed language from the Agriculture Appropriations bill that would have effectively banned most hemp-derived THC products. This is a critical win for the hemp industry—and a sign that advocacy works. Background The original language, inserted by Rep. Andy Harris (R–MD) in the House and pushed through the Senate Appropriations Committee […]
