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 […]
On May 1, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued its ruling in DSHS v. Sky Marketing Corp. (No. 23-0887), reversing the temporary injunction that had allowed delta-8 THC products to remain on shelves while the case moved through the courts. This is a significant development, and we want to give you an update on where […]
Senator Rand Paul has introduced the Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, a bill designed to protect access to hemp-derived products while giving states more control over how they are regulated in lieu of the federal ban set to take effect in November. At its core, the legislation shifts authority away from a one-size-fits-all federal approach and […]
We have an update on the upcoming court proceedings. The hearing is now scheduled for April 28–30, and the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) remains in effect. The court date was extended to ensure sufficient time to fully present the case. The lead legal teams at Butler Snow and Snell Law determined that one day would […]
Plaintiffs Seek Immediate Court Order Blocking Enforcement AUSTIN, Texas, April 08, 2026 — The Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC) today announced that it, along with the Hemp Industry Farmers of America and Texas hemp manufacturers and retailers, has filed suit in Travis County District Court challenging new rules adopted by the Texas Department of State […]
The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee has been directed by LieutenantGovernor Dan Patrick to study the societal impacts of THC product consumption ahead of the2027 legislative session. The interim charge instructs the committee to examine the impact of THC on increased healthcare costs, mental health emergency detentions, and the risk of individuals being […]
The Texas Department of State Health Services has finalized new rules governing consumable hemp products in Texas. The rules amend Chapter 300 of the Texas Administrative Code and introduce several changes that will directly impact manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating in the state. More than 1,400 public comments were submitted during the rulemaking process, many […]
“Dead Flowers” by the Rolling Stones embodies resentment for a toxic, one-sided relationship. One might interpret it as a portrait of someone who has been used and discarded. Flower (and for that matter any hemp product) will not be discarded by the Texas Hemp Business Council, which was formed to represent the entire hemp industry, […]
