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Texas Judge Temporarily Lifts Ban on Smokable Hemp Products

4/11/2026

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The Travis County judge in Texas temporarily lifts the ban on smokable hemp products.
The ruling allows shops to resume sales.
Plaintiffs argued that state agencies overstepped authority by enacting new rules on tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) definitions and penalties.
The state contended that recent federal legislation supports their regulations.
A follow-up hearing is set for two weeks to discuss these issues.

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Story summary

The Travis County judge in Texas temporarily lifts the ban on smokable hemp products.
The ruling allows shops to resume sales.
Plaintiffs argued that state agencies overstepped authority by enacting new rules on tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) definitions and penalties.
The state contended that recent federal legislation supports their regulations.
A follow-up hearing is set for two weeks to discuss these issues.