Texas judge temporarily lifts ban on smokable hemp products

10 articles · Updated · KTRK-TV · Apr 28

Judge Maya Guerra Gamble granted a temporary restraining order halting the ban until at least April 28, following a lawsuit by hemp industry groups challenging new state testing requirements.
The order also unblocks interstate sales but defers decisions on increased licensing fees to a later hearing. The hemp industry argues the new rules overstep agency authority and threaten business survival.
Texas legalized hemp in 2019, but new regulations targeting total THC content and child safety have sparked legal battles. The outcome may influence broader disputes over state agency regulatory powers.

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