Texas smokable hemp sales continue after judge extends injunction until July
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Updated · FOX 7 Austin · May 1
Texas smokable hemp sales continue after judge extends injunction until July
14 articles · Updated · FOX 7 Austin · May 1
A Travis County district court found the DSHS Total THC rule likely exceeded its authority and said sharply higher licensing fees could amount to an illegal tax.
The March 31 rules imposed child-resistant packaging, testing and a 0.3% THC cap, while raising some retailer fees from about $250 to $10,000.
The extension came hours after the Texas Supreme Court said DSHS has broad power to regulate THC in a separate case, as industry groups warn the rules would wipe out inventory and businesses.
How will the ongoing legal battle over hemp regulations impact consumer access and safety in Texas before the July 27 trial?
Could Texas's hemp industry survive if the federal total THC ban takes effect later this year, and what strategies might businesses use to adapt?
With rising child poisoning cases cited by the state, are there alternative ways to protect public health without crippling the hemp market?