Court reinstates pause on Texas THC ban for another week
Lawyers for the state filed an appeal Tuesday against last week's ruling that extended the pause on the smokable hemp ban.
Lawyers for the state filed an appeal Tuesday against last week's ruling that extended the pause on the smokable hemp ban.
Conflicting rulings leave future of hemp in Texas in doubt
Two rulings related to smokeable hemp in Texas have the future of the industry in flux. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Two rulings related to smokeable hemp in Texas have the future of the industry in flux. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Texas THC rule remains blocked for now despite state Supreme Court ruling
Smokable hemp products can continue to be sold in Texas until at least July after an injunction blocking enforcement of new state regulations was extended Friday.
Smokable hemp products can continue to be sold in Texas until at least July after an injunction blocking enforcement of new state regulations was extended Friday.
Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.
Court battle continues over Texas smokeable hemp ban
A Texas judge is hearing a challenge against state restrictions on hemp that business owners claim could bankrupt the billion-dollar industry.
A Texas judge is hearing a challenge against state restrictions on hemp that business owners claim could bankrupt the billion-dollar industry.
Texas judge begins hearing on controversial smokable hemp ban and fee hikes
The hearing will decide if a temporary block on these rules stays in place or if the state can begin immediate enforcement.
The hearing will decide if a temporary block on these rules stays in place or if the state can begin immediate enforcement.
This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Texas THC ban on hold until at least May 1
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
What the medical marijuana reclassification means for Texans
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Local providers say the move reduces legal liability for Texans who qualify in the state's expanding program.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Local providers say the move reduces legal liability for Texans who qualify in the state's expanding program.
Trump admin softens classification of medical marijuana
The Trump administration has reclassified how marijuana is regulated, opening opportunities for research into its potential medical benefits. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke with the largest medical marijuana provider about the move.
The Trump administration has reclassified how marijuana is regulated, opening opportunities for research into its potential medical benefits. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke with the largest medical marijuana provider about the move.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
Texas sues California companies for shipping illegal, high-potency kratom into state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based companies, Pure Leaf Kratom and Outcast Distribution, for allegedly shipping illegal, high-potency synthetic kratom products to Texas consumers in violation of state safety laws.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based companies, Pure Leaf Kratom and Outcast Distribution, for allegedly shipping illegal, high-potency synthetic kratom products to Texas consumers in violation of state safety laws.
As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
Texas hemp industry hopeful to continue operation amid pause on THC ban
Smokable hemp products are back on the shelves in Texas for now after a judge ordered a pause to the ban. Exactly how long that will last is still unknown.
Smokable hemp products are back on the shelves in Texas for now after a judge ordered a pause to the ban. Exactly how long that will last is still unknown.
Judge temporarily blocks Texas ban on smokable THC products
A Texas judge has temporarily blocked a statewide ban on smokable THC products after businesses across the state filed a lawsuit to that end.
A Texas judge has temporarily blocked a statewide ban on smokable THC products after businesses across the state filed a lawsuit to that end.
Texas hemp businesses head to court to fight new state rules
Texas hemp businesses are heading to court to fight new state rules that they say could cripple the entire industry.
Texas hemp businesses are heading to court to fight new state rules that they say could cripple the entire industry.
New Texas hemp ban forces store closures as smokable products become illegal
New state regulations taking effect tomorrow are forcing Texas CBD and vape shops to close or face massive fee increases and a total ban on smokable hemp products.
New state regulations taking effect tomorrow are forcing Texas CBD and vape shops to close or face massive fee increases and a total ban on smokable hemp products.
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.
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.
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.
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.