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Texas Senate to Hold July 7 Hearing on THC Interim Study
What Hemp Businesses and Consumers Need to Know On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee will …
The injunction in THBC’s lawsuit challenging the DSHS rules has been stayed (lifted) on June 5, 2026 following a request by the …
Federal Hemp Relief Amendments Blocked in Congress: What Happened and What Comes Next
The federal fight over hemp took another significant turn this week. On June 2, the House Rules Committee blocked several proposed amendments …
THBC vs DSHS Lawsuit and Injunction Status
The injunction regarding the rules challenged in the THBC vs DSHS lawsuit remains in place. This means THCA products are currently legal …
Texas Supreme Court Delta-8 Ruling — What We Know Right Now
On May 1, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued its ruling in DSHS v. Sky Marketing Corp. (No. 23-0887), reversing the temporary …
Senator Rand Paul files Federal Bill in Support of Hemp Industry
Senator Rand Paul has introduced the Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, a bill designed to protect access to hemp-derived products while giving states …
Update: Hearing Scheduled for April 28–30 — TRO Remains in Effect
We have an update on the upcoming court proceedings. The hearing is now scheduled for April 28–30, and the Temporary Restraining Order …
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 …
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 …
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 …