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 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 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 […]
The hemp industry stands at a critical juncture as regulatory deadlines approach and legislative solutions take shape in Washington. Here’s a comprehensive look at where things stand and what’s coming next. The Current Situation Unfortunately, the extension language was not included in the appropriations bill scheduled for a vote by January 30th. However, we continue […]
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 […]
As we move into the new year, the Texas hemp industry is entering a critical period of regulatory activity that will directly impact businesses across the state. In light of recent conversations with members, ongoing agency action, and growing confusion in the marketplace, we want to provide clear, accurate information about what is happening, what […]
Why Section 759 Threatens to Destroy the Hemp Industry—And What You Can Do About It Despite a government shutdown, federal funding bills are moving quickly through Congress—and buried within them is language that could wipe out the entire hemp industry nationwide. Section 759 of the House FY26 Agriculture–FDA Appropriations bill (included in the MilCon-VA, […]
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