Hemp Industry News

Press Release: Texas Hemp Industry Files Lawsuit Challenging New State Rules That Rewrite Hemp Law

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 […]

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THC Under Review: What the New Interim Charge Signals

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 […]

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Hemp Legislation Update

DSHS Publishes New Rules to Regulate the Texas Hemp Industry

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 […]

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Hemp Industry News

Dead Flower(s) and a Calendar of Consequence

“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, […]

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