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Texas Supreme Court Upholds Hemp THC Schedule I Ban

7/31/2026

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Texas Supreme Court allowed enforcement of a 2021 rule classifying hemp-derived THC as Schedule I, effective July 31, 2026.
The ban prohibits Delta-8, Delta-10, THCP and THCA flower while Delta-9 THC remains legal under 0.3% THC.
Violations can bring felony of 180 days to two years, fines up to $10,000, and retailer fees up to $10,000.
Dr. Bradford Holland cited 544 poison-control calls from children under five and said the law is adequate.

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Texas Supreme Court allowed enforcement of a 2021 rule classifying hemp-derived THC as Schedule I, effective July 31, 2026.
The ban prohibits Delta-8, Delta-10, THCP and THCA flower while Delta-9 THC remains legal under 0.3% THC.
Violations can bring felony of 180 days to two years, fines up to $10,000, and retailer fees up to $10,000.
Dr. Bradford Holland cited 544 poison-control calls from children under five and said the law is adequate.