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A proposed bill would preserve a narrow market for hemp drinks while leaving the rest of the industry behind—and requiring the drinks …

The plaintiffs in Monti v. Garcia have filed a First Amended Complaint and moved for summary judgment in their federal challenge to …

October 7, 2026 THBC’s challenge to the Texas Department of State Health Services’ hemp rules is scheduled for oral argument before the …

Hemp industry update

Hemp is on the ballot through the people we elect. For Texas business owners, employees and consumers, knowing where candidates stand means …

Hemp industry update

The State has filed its reply in THBC’s challenge to portions of the new Texas consumable hemp rules. Here is what the …

Hemp Legislation Update

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation containing a four-week extension of the current federal hemp definition, delaying the federal hemp restrictions …

Hemp Industry News

The Three-Tier System: A Relic in the Digital Age(and why legislators should use 21 st century tools, not 1930 rules) The three-tier …

Hemp industry update

The Texas Hemp Business Council’s lawsuit challenging portions of the Texas Department of State Health Services’ new consumable hemp rules remains active—but …

Hemp Legislation Update

On July 10, DSHS reinstated its 2021 definitions of “Tetrahydrocannabinols” and “Marihuana Extract” as controlled substances — definitions that had been blocked …

Hemp industry update

Delta-8 Update: Rehearing Denied, But Delta-8 Products Remain Legal for Now The Texas Hemp Business Council has received questions from members regarding …

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