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National THC ban a year away but Texas hemp industry already feeling the effects

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December 4, 2025

[#item_full_content] Texas businesses say the threat of the national ban on hemp-derived THC is causing new potential customers and financial institutions to get cold feet. National THC ban a year away but Texas hemp industry already feeling the effects Read More

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