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Texas government outlaws THC—confuses country, consumers, and themselves

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August 7, 2026

[#item_full_content] The Lone Star mess gives us a preview of the upcoming nationwide hemp ban, with a long-stalled ruling effectively banning hemp THC in the state. Read More

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