Texas court considers injunction on smokable hemp ban after new THC rules
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Updated · KUT · Apr 29
Texas court considers injunction on smokable hemp ban after new THC rules
4 articles · Updated · KUT · Apr 29
Seven Texas businesses and two trade associations seek to block state rules counting THCA toward Delta-9 THC, which could devastate a $10 billion market supporting nearly 49,000 jobs.
The new rules, effective March 31, also sharply raise retail and manufacturing license fees, prompting concerns from business owners and economists about economic harm and regulatory overreach.
A state-licensed medical marijuana company supports the ban, citing unfair competition. The judge will decide on a temporary injunction after closing arguments, with potential sweeping consequences for Texas hemp consumers and businesses.
With a federal ban looming, is the Texas hemp market already finished?
Will this ruling make popular cannabis products illegal overnight in Texas?
Why are medical marijuana companies siding with the state against hemp businesses?
How does a simple chemical conversion threaten nearly 49,000 Texas jobs?
Are THCA products a public health crisis or a scapegoat for competitors?