Hemp Week /hemp-week Efforts to regulate hemp sales in Texas have been confusing to follow. First state lawmakers attempted to ban consumable hemp altogether, but that legislation was vetoed by the Governor. Then the Department of State Health Services put new regulations in place, which are now on pause after being challenged in court. This week, ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº is taking a deeper look at the issue every day — where things stand legally, why this has become such a hot-button issue in Texas and how local businesses could be impacted. en-US Copyright Fri, 01 May 2026 15:06:46 GMT Texas delta-8 ban may have hurt hemp businesses — but enforcement freeze must end, justices say /government/2026-05-01/department-of-state-health-services-can-criminalize-delta-8-for-now-texas-supreme-court-rules-marijuana-hemp The Texas Supreme Court lifted a temporary injunction preventing the Department of State Health Services from enforcing a rule effectively criminalizing delta-8. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:06:46 GMT /government/2026-05-01/department-of-state-health-services-can-criminalize-delta-8-for-now-texas-supreme-court-rules-marijuana-hemp Toluwani Osibamowo 3 things to know about how using hemp impacts your brain /news/2026-05-01/how-using-hemp-could-impact-your-health Dr. Francesca Filbey, psychology professor and Bert Moore Chair in BrainHealth at UTD, shares what her research on hemp usage has found. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:04:00 GMT /news/2026-05-01/how-using-hemp-could-impact-your-health Ron Corning 'They're going to rip it away': Denton cannabis shop concerned about smokeable hemp ban /news/2026-04-30/denton-cannabis-shop-smokeable-hemp-ban Wyatt Purp has operated off the Denton Square since 2024. The owners are hoping to get answers about whether they can remain in business after new regulations on smokeable hemp imposed by the state last month. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT /news/2026-04-30/denton-cannabis-shop-smokeable-hemp-ban Ron Corning Drug policy expert says nuanced hemp regulations could improve safety /news/2026-04-29/drug-policy-expert-hemp-thc-regulations Katharine Harris with the Baker Institute at Rice University tracks the hemp industry in Texas. She says a more nuanced approach to consumable hemp regulations could make enforcement easier and deter bad behavior. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:05:00 GMT /news/2026-04-29/drug-policy-expert-hemp-thc-regulations Miranda Suarez 'An entire bait and switch': The potential impact of new hemp rules, if a judge lets them stand /news/2026-04-28/hemp-thc-regulations-texas-lawsuit Business owners say DSHS overstepped its authority when it changed the regulations around consumable hemp products. The head of the Texas Hemp Business Council agrees. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT /news/2026-04-28/hemp-thc-regulations-texas-lawsuit Ron Corning Can you still legally buy consumable hemp products in Texas? Here's where things stand /news/2026-04-27/smokeable-hemp-thc-texas-laws The future of smokeable hemp in Texas is unclear. A temporary injunction hearing this week will answer some questions, but how are things looking right now? Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:01:00 GMT /news/2026-04-27/smokeable-hemp-thc-texas-laws Ron Corning, Miranda Suarez