The State has filed its reply in THBC’s challenge to portions of the new Texas consumable hemp rules. Here is what the State is arguing, where THBC sees gaps, and what happens next. On September 17, 2026, the State filed its reply brief in Texas Department of State Health Services v. Texas Hemp Business Council, Cause […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation containing a four-week extension of the current federal hemp definition, delaying the federal hemp restrictions currently scheduled to take effect on November 12. The funding legislation passed the House by a bipartisan 370–48 vote after previously passing the Senate 90–6 in their final vote. President Trump signed the […]
The Three-Tier System: A Relic in the Digital Age(and why legislators should use 21 st century tools, not 1930 rules) The three-tier system is the foundational framework for alcohol distribution in the United States, following the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, under the 21st Amendment. It divides the industry into three legally separate tiers to […]
The Texas Hemp Business Council’s lawsuit challenging portions of the Texas Department of State Health Services’ new consumable hemp rules remains active—but the challenged rules are currently in effect and enforceable. The trial court originally scheduled a final trial for July 27, 2026. That trial did not move forward because the State’s interlocutory appeal is […]
On July 10, DSHS reinstated its 2021 definitions of “Tetrahydrocannabinols” and “Marihuana Extract” as controlled substances — definitions that had been blocked by a court injunction since November 2021 and are now back in effect following the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling. This new schedule concludes that delta-8 and all THC isomers that are NOT delta-9 THC, […]
Delta-8 Update: Rehearing Denied, But Delta-8 Products Remain Legal for Now The Texas Hemp Business Council has received questions from members regarding the status of delta-8 products following recent developments in the Sky Marketing (Hometown Hero) litigation. While the Texas Supreme Court’s decision was issued several weeks ago, we know some members may have missed […]
What Hemp Businesses and Consumers Need to Know On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing to receive invited testimony on several interim charges assigned by the Texas Senate. Among the topics is one that could significantly shape the future of hemp-derived THC products in […]
The injunction in THBC’s lawsuit challenging the DSHS rules has been stayed (lifted) on June 5, 2026 following a request by the State. As a result, the DSHS rules are back in effect while the litigation continues and the case moves toward trial. What “staying” the injunction means:The 15th Court of Appeals stayed the injunction […]
The federal fight over hemp took another significant turn this week. On June 2, the House Rules Committee blocked several proposed amendments that would have allowed Congress to vote on changes to the federal hemp ban scheduled to take effect in November 2026. As a result, none of the proposed hemp-related amendments will receive a […]
The injunction regarding the rules challenged in the THBC vs DSHS lawsuit remains in place. This means THCA products are currently legal to sell and transport, license fees are reverted to previous rules, and the fine violations are not active. On May 15th, the State filed its response to our Rule 29.3 motion, which was […]
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