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Texas Supreme Court Upholds THC Product Regulation, Banning Most Smokable Hemp: A Blow to the Hemp Industry and Consumers

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Department of State Health Services wide-ranging power to regulate THC products, effectively banning most smokable hemp across the state. This decision comes as a temporary injunction expires, allowing new rules to take effect.

The controversy began when Austin-based Hometown Hero sued in March, challenging the health departments targeting of smokable hemp products set to be banned. Other businesses joined the lawsuit, but the courts near-unanimous decision has paved the way for enforcement.

The ruling has left the hemp industry reeling, with concerns about job losses and closed businesses. Consumers who rely on these products for relief are also scrambling, as alternatives may not be as effective. This decision comes as a setback for a thriving market that has flourished since hemp laws were relaxed.

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