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Texas hemp sellers try not to get smoked by new ban - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Texas hemp sellers try not to get smoked by new ban Off Beat Apr 9, 2026 Texas hemp businesses have taken their fight to court after state regulators rolled out rules that effectively snuff out sales of smokable hemp products, setting up a legal battle over who gets to light the match, according to The Texas Tribune. A coalition including the Texas Hemp Business Council, Hemp Industry & Farmers of America, dispensaries and manufacturers sued in Travis County district court seeking to block the new regulations, which took effect March 31. The businesses argue state agencies went beyond their authority by rewriting the legal definition of hemp and turning once-legal products like THCA flower and pre-rolled joints into regulatory contraband. Under the rules, labs must measure the total amount of THC in a product, not just delta-9 THC. That means products that only become intoxicating once smoked can now land retailers in very expensive hot water. Stores caught selling noncompliant products face possible license revocation and fines of up to $10,000 for each day the products were sold. The regulations also lit up licensing fees from $258 to $10,000 per manufacturing facility and from $155 to $5,000 for retailers, a jump industry leaders say could accomplish what lawmakers and regulators could not: make the business disappear in a puff of smoke. State officials have linked tighter regulation to concerns about youth safety and rising cannabis-related poison center calls. The health agency declined to comment because the case is pending. For now, the Texas hemp industry is asking the courts for a stay before its business model goes up in smoke. Related News Colorado State forecasters see below-average hurricane season April 9, 2026 Hub hires transactional risk leader from Marsh April 9, 2026 Willis launches coverage for data center owners, operators April 9, 2026 The Hartford names head of enterprise sales and distribution April 9, 2026 Judge orders medical benefits for injured worker living in Mexico April 9, 2026 Appeals court rejects comp immunity for property manager in injury suit April 9, 2026 Oregon governor expands treatment authority for alternative practitioners April 9, 2026 Axis Capital names chief commercial officer April 9, 2026 Cat bond market grows more competitive: Gallagher Securities April 9, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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