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Texas agriculture commissioner candidates trade ineligibility jabs

The candidates accused one another of not having ties to the agriculture industry, a requirement under state law.

by Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

The candidates accused one another of not having ties to the agriculture industry, a requirement under state law.

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San Antonio police say they will treat possession of Delta-8, other THC products as a felony starting Friday

The ban includes most consumable hemp products such as edibles, gummies and drinks and comes with penalties up to a life sentence and a $50,000 fine.

by Stephanie Koithan July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

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Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products

THC’s effects on issues ranging from homelessness to mental health were examined at Tuesday’s meeting with the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Sale of smokable hemp products is now outlawed in Texas.

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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

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THC ban stalls out down the homestretch of Texas special legislative session

High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune August 29, 2025September 1, 2025

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Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas

Democrats fled the state to stop Republicans’ attempt to redraw congressional districts, but bills aimed at everything from a THC product ban to bolstering flood response are now in doubt.

by Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2025August 16, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott could amend Texas’ THC ban during a special session, observer speculates

Other topics that could be covered in a special session include redistricting and banning municipalities from hiring lobbyists with tax dollars.

by Michael Karlis June 20, 2025June 30, 2025

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Some Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options

Texas hemp users stockpile products and consider moving out of state as ban looms, saying the medical marijuana program is currently an untenable alternative.

by Hayden Betts and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025July 31, 2025

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Poll: More Texas GOP primary voters oppose Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s hemp ban than support it

Nearly half of Texas Republican primary voters think Patrick’s hemp ban is a bad idea, the survey showed.

by Sanford Nowlin June 11, 2025August 2, 2025

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2025July 22, 2025

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Assclown Alert: Banning THC for the sake of political theater with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

If you’re angry about the state’s pending ban on THC-containing hemp, look no further than Patrick.

by Sanford Nowlin May 28, 2025June 23, 2025

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Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.

by Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune May 26, 2025August 5, 2025

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Retailers say Texas’ ‘devastating’ THC ban will force them to close shop

Some hemp retailers are looking at other states, while others say they are ready to take Texas to court over a THC ban.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2025August 2, 2025

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Texas House gives initial approval to bill that would completely ban THC products

The proposal would remove products such as delta-8 vapes from store shelves and shut down an industry that contributes $10 billion to the state economy.

by Sanford Nowlin May 22, 2025August 5, 2025