Austin hemp sellers weigh in on looming ban of smokable THC

New hemp regulations going into effect at the end of the month could mean that some of the most popular products will be taken off the shelves.

Texas ban on smokable THC products to take effect March 31

New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives. 

Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop

A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop found cookie sales in high demand outside a cannabis dispensary, but the move may have landed the group in hot water with the organization's leaders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump orders marijuana reclassification
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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.

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.

Texas' largest medical cannabis facility opens in Bastrop
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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.

TABC hearing on hemp products with THC
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A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.

Texans & medical marijuana access
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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.