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.
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.
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.
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.
The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.
Group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to purchase hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
Texas Ag Commissioner supports THC regulations over ban
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
THC Ban: Texas Ag Commissioner supports regulations over federal ban
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
Texas veterans plan to lobby against federal hemp THC ban
Now that the government funding bill has passed, federal operations have resumed. However, a last-minute addition that aims to ban hemp-derived THC products now has many Texans concerned.
Now that the government funding bill has passed, federal operations have resumed. However, a last-minute addition that aims to ban hemp-derived THC products now has many Texans concerned.
Texas business owners concerned over possible THC ban
Nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule buried in the federal spending bill passes the house tomorrow.
Nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule buried in the federal spending bill passes the house tomorrow.
THC ban in spending bill sparks backlash from Texas business owners
A federal spending bill aimed at reopening the government also threatens to ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products, sparking debate among Texas business owners and lawmakers.
A federal spending bill aimed at reopening the government also threatens to ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products, sparking debate among Texas business owners and lawmakers.