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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the Agriculture-FDA spending bill, including language that could have major consequences for the legal hemp industry. Both the Senate and House versions of the bill include provisions directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS)—in consultation with […]
Governor Abbott has officially released the agenda for the upcoming special session beginning July 21, and in a list dominated by disaster response, tax reform, and education, hemp policy earned two distinct spots. Here’s what the proclamation includes regarding hemp: The fact that these items are listed separately — rather than combined under a single […]
On June 22, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 — a sweeping ban on all hemp-derived THC products — just minutes before midnight. This is a huge victory that resulted from the combined efforts of the Texas Hemp Industry. In addition to killing the ban, he also called lawmakers back for a July 21 special session […]
On June 20, 2025 Governor Abbott signed SB 2024 into law-ushing in one of the strictest crackdowns on e-cigarette and vape products in Texas history. The law takes effect September 1, 2025 and has major implications for anyone selling or manufacturing vape products, especially those containing cannabinoids. Read the full bill text here: SB 2024 […]
