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Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Takes Effect, Retailers Struggle

4/10/2026

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The Texas smokable hemp ban takes effect March 31, affecting retailers statewide.
Joseph Mitchell, owner of Gastronauts Dispensary in Houston, says smokable hemp previously accounted for 80% of his revenue, and sales plummeted after the ban.
Governor Greg Abbott led the ban after failed attempts to ban all THC products.
A lawsuit in Travis County challenges the ban and higher licensing fees, and a Friday hearing seeks temporary relief.

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The Texas smokable hemp ban takes effect March 31, affecting retailers statewide.
Joseph Mitchell, owner of Gastronauts Dispensary in Houston, says smokable hemp previously accounted for 80% of his revenue, and sales plummeted after the ban.
Governor Greg Abbott led the ban after failed attempts to ban all THC products.
A lawsuit in Travis County challenges the ban and higher licensing fees, and a Friday hearing seeks temporary relief.