A chain store in Houston sells CBD products along with hemp items containing THC.

Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.

Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin to discuss the future of the market. ‘We almost have to take it on,’ a Republican state House member said.

by Stephen Simpson and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribue February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin to discuss the future of the market. ‘We almost have to take it on,’ a Republican state House member said.

Jason Sanders with Texas Original gives a tour of the business’ facility on Sept. 26, 2024.

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A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patients

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued provisional licenses to nine new medical marijuana operators while existing ones have started opening new manufacturing and cultivating facilities.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Cereal Bites, a product from Hometown Hero, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside of Midway.

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Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC

Hemp advocates say raising annual licensing fees for retailers from $150 to $20,000 and for manufacturers from $250 to $25,000 would shutter small businesses.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

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Texas hemp business leaders applaud Trump’s executive order rescheduling cannabis

Even so, the White House’s move won’t affect Texas THC laws — at least, not immediately.

by Michael Karlis December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Workers at Texas Original, one of two medical marijuana suppliers active in Texas examine harvested flower in the company’s growing facility.

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Texas’ medical cannabis program tentatively approves 9 new providers

The expansion could be a shot in the arm for what’s largely viewed as the nation’s most anemic medical pot program.

by Sanford Nowlin December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Shops selling THC-containing hemp products proliferated statewide after both Congress and the Texas Legislature approved the sale of hemp crops.

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Fresh off defeating state THC ban, Texas hemp industry faces wipeout under federal deal to end shutdown

The issue roiled Texas politics earlier this year when Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a ban on THC products spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

By Marijke Friedman, The Texas TribuneNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025

THC products sit near the cash register in Hyde Park Market in Austin on May 5, 2025.

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Texas health agency adopts emergency rule banning THC sales to anyone under 21

Two state agencies have now adopted the temporary rule while they work to adopt formal rules to limit who can buy THC products.

By Paul Cobler and Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21

The 21 age limit is expected to go into effect Tuesday after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved the rule. Enforcement won’t begin until Oct. 1.

by Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes accusations about the safety of THC-containing hemp products during a video he posted earlier this year.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasts governor for executive order regulating THC

The culture war crusader said regulation of hemp is the equivalent of legalizing pot in Texas.

by Sanford Nowlin September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products

The governor’s order came shortly after the Legislature failed to ban or further regulate hemp-derived THC products by the end of this year’s second special session.

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

A person weighs hemp buds at a retail store.

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Gov. Greg Abbott plans executive order regulating THC in Texas

The move comes after the Texas Legislature couldn’t agree whether to regulate the growing industry or ban it completely.

by Sanford Nowlin September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Cannabis

Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.

Paul Cobler and Alex Nguyen, The Texas TribuneSeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Hemp plants are seen at Caprock Family Farms, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Lubbock.

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Texas lawmakers working on last-minute deal to tighten restrictions on THC products

The negotiations were an unexpected twist after the main legislative proposal — an outright ban on THC products — sat dormant for weeks.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

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THC-containing vapes now illegal to sell in Texas

The law, which is different than the proposed Texas THC ban, took effect Monday.

by Michael Karlis September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

Cannabis

Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version

Texas law bans the sale of synthetic kratom, but it isn’t enforced. Earlier this year, legislation died in the Texas House to ban the natural plant too.

by Stephen Simpson with data reporting by Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune August 15, 2025September 1, 2025

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Texas Senate gives first approval to hemp ban bill despite Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing earlier attempt

The proposal, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, faces an uncertain fate in the Texas House.

by Sanford Nowlin July 31, 2025August 30, 2025

Cannabis

Texas Senate moves ahead with new bill to ban hemp despite governor’s veto of similar proposal

Veterans and hemp-industry advocates accused bill backers of ignoring Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for regulation instead of an outright ban.

by Sanford Nowlin July 23, 2025August 29, 2025

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THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.

Experts say poison control data don’t specify which calls are related to hemp versus more dangerous K2, but show that most THC poisonings cause minor side effects.

by Stephen Simpson with data reporting by Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune July 22, 2025August 31, 2025