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The Beverage Carve Out That Would Kill the Hemp Industry
A proposed bill would preserve a narrow market for hemp drinks while leaving the rest of the industry behind—and requiring the drinks …
Federal Hemp Lawsuit Moves Forward With Amended Complaint and Request for Summary Judgment
The plaintiffs in Monti v. Garcia have filed a First Amended Complaint and moved for summary judgment in their federal challenge to …
THBC Lawsuit Update: December 8 Oral Argument Set, Amicus Brief Supports Industry’s Challenge
October 7, 2026 THBC’s challenge to the Texas Department of State Health Services’ hemp rules is scheduled for oral argument before the …
Hemp is on the ballot through the people we elect. For Texas business owners, employees and consumers, knowing where candidates stand means …
THBC v. DSHS Update: State Files Reply Brief
The State has filed its reply in THBC’s challenge to portions of the new Texas consumable hemp rules. Here is what the …
Congress Passes 4-Week Hemp Extension
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation containing a four-week extension of the current federal hemp definition, delaying the federal hemp restrictions …
The Three-Tier System: A Relic in the Digital Age
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 …
THBC v. DSHS: Where the Lawsuit Stands
The Texas Hemp Business Council’s lawsuit challenging portions of the Texas Department of State Health Services’ new consumable hemp rules remains active—but …
On July 10, DSHS reinstated its 2021 definitions of “Tetrahydrocannabinols” and “Marihuana Extract” as controlled substances — definitions that had been blocked …
Delta-8 Status in Texas: Rehearing Denied
Delta-8 Update: Rehearing Denied, But Delta-8 Products Remain Legal for Now The Texas Hemp Business Council has received questions from members regarding …