Texas Hemp Industry Granted Temporary Reprieve From THC Ban

[#item_full_content] A Texas judge has temporarily blocked new state regulations that would have effectively banned the sale of smokable hemp products, granting a temporary restraining order sought by hemp businesses. The rules, which were set to take effect this week, would have imposed strict THC limits and onerous testing requirements that industry leaders say would have wiped out 80-90% of the state’s smokable hemp market. The judge’s order puts the regulations on hold for two weeks, with a key court hearing scheduled for April 23 to determine if the pause should be extended.  Read More