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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
While the DSHS January 9 public hearing saw strong participation from the industry, written comments remain a critical part of the rulemaking process. All written submissions become part of the official administrative record reviewed by the agency prior to finalizing the rules. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is still accepting written public […]
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 […]
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 […]
