Texas Bans Smokable Hemp Products
Texas has banned the sale of smokable hemp products, effective March 31, citing regulatory challenges in distinguishing them from illegal marijuana.
Cuneyd Erdogan ·
Texas implemented a ban on the sale of smokable hemp products, including cannabis flower, effective March 31. This regulatory change, enacted by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), prohibits the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and retail sale of these products within the state. The ban stems from a provision in House Bill 1325, passed in 2019, which legalized hemp but granted DSHS authority to regulate its forms. The state's position is that smokable hemp is indistinguishable from illegal marijuana, complicating enforcement efforts.