Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Ban, Keeps Smokable Products On Sale

A Texas judge issued a temporary injunction blocking state regulators from enforcing a broad ban on hemp-derived products (including smokable THCA) and allowing CHPs to be sold through at least July. The move follows a lawsuit arguing regulators bypassed lawmakers, and comes as the Texas Supreme Court ruled delta-8 THC can be treated as a controlled substance. The case also highlights regulatory changes like steep fee increases for manufacturers and retailers, ongoing expansion of Texas’ cannabis program with new medical licenses, and public polling showing mixed views on legalization.