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Texas Bans Smokable Hemp Products, Hikes Licensing Fees: A Podcast Summary

Texas is implementing a new ban on smokable hemp products, effective March 31st, targeting items like hemp flower containing THCA. Most of these products will exceed the states legal THC limits and must be removed from store shelves. Licensing fees for hemp businesses are also skyrocketing, with retailers facing $5,000 per location annually and manufacturers paying $10,000. These changes aim to tighten control over the industry, which has seen a surge since hemp became legal in 2018. Store owners report a rush of panic buying, with flower sales doubling as customers stock up. The rules build on earlier moves like last Septembers House Bill 2024, which already banned THC vapes and some imported goods. Non-smokable options like gummies, drinks, CBD, and CBG remain available, keeping parts of the market alive as the industry adjusts.

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