Texas narrows hemp THC options as delta-8 ban takes effect

Texas will ban most hemp-derived THC products—including delta-8 and delta-10—starting July 31, 2026, while delta-9 products with 0.3% or less THC by dry weight remain legal; the move follows a Texas Supreme Court ruling that reclassified hemp-derived THC as a schedule I substance. Possession of illegal THC will become a state jail felony with up to two years’ imprisonment and fines up to $10,000, and industry observers expect major reductions in shelf space (estimates of 60–90%). Some shops are preparing lawsuits, and the delta-9 market may persist in some forms, with delta-9 smokable hemp still available due to a court pause on that ban.