TABC finalizes new rules for Texas hemp industry
The new permanent rules are similar to the temporary ones they replace, adding an age limit in Texas for buying and selling hemp consumables and strengthening identification procedures.
The new permanent rules are similar to the temporary ones they replace, adding an age limit in Texas for buying and selling hemp consumables and strengthening identification procedures.
New Texas THC proposal would drastically increase retailer fees
Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.
Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.
Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules
Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.
Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.
New rule proposals for sale of hemp products in Texas discussed in hearing
New rule proposals for the sale of hemp products were discussed in a hearing on Friday.
New rule proposals for the sale of hemp products were discussed in a hearing on Friday.
Public testimony on Texas HHS plan to regulate hemp
New rule proposals for the sale of hemp products were discussed in a hearing on Friday.
New rule proposals for the sale of hemp products were discussed in a hearing on Friday.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in jail by Romanian court for drug possession
The rapper was stopped by authorities for allegedly smoking cannabis while performing at a music festival in 2024.
The rapper was stopped by authorities for allegedly smoking cannabis while performing at a music festival in 2024.
Trump orders marijuana reclassification
President Trump signed an executive order to re-classify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug. Some are excited about how the reclassification paves the way for more research, but others warn of its own set of challenges it could bring.
President Trump signed an executive order to re-classify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug. Some are excited about how the reclassification paves the way for more research, but others warn of its own set of challenges it could bring.
President Trump reclassifies marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Trump signed an executive order to re-classify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug. Some are excited about how the reclassification paves the way for more research, but others warn of its own set of challenges it could bring.
President Trump signed an executive order to re-classify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug. Some are excited about how the reclassification paves the way for more research, but others warn of its own set of challenges it could bring.
Texas' largest medical cannabis facility opens in Bastrop
The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.
The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.
Texas' largest medical cannabis facility opens in Bastrop
The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.
The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.
Largest medical marijuana facility in Texas opens near Austin
The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.
The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.
Group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to purchase hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
TABC hearing on hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
Texas DPS moving forward with expanding cannabis compassionate use program
The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program.
Texans & medical marijuana access
Texans could now have more access to medical cannabis. The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King reports.
Texans could now have more access to medical cannabis. The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King reports.
THC Ban: Texas Ag Commissioner supports regulations over federal ban
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
THC ban in spending bill sparks backlash from Texas business owners
A federal spending bill aimed at reopening the government also threatens to ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products, sparking debate among Texas business owners and lawmakers.
A federal spending bill aimed at reopening the government also threatens to ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products, sparking debate among Texas business owners and lawmakers.
Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Gov. Abbott orders DPS to enforce age restrictions on hemp products with THC
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.