Hemp industry representatives filed a lawsuit challenging Texas' ban on smokable hemp-derived THC products. The plaintiffs claim state health officials exceeded their authority in establishing the rules and imposing higher licensing fees, and argue only state lawmakers had authority to create them.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 27, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Texas Hemp Business Council hearing in their lawsuit against smokable hemp ban. (Fifteenth Court of Appeals)2
Who's involved
Texas Hemp Constitutional Allianceplaintiff in lawsuit
Green Nationhemp business plaintiff in lawsuit
Stephanie Muthexecutive director of Texas Health and Human Services, named as defendant
Imelda Garciainterim commissioner of Texas Department of State Health Services, named as defendant
The facts
Texas Hemp Constitutional Alliance and Green Nation filed a lawsuit challenging the ban on smokable hemp-derived THC products.2
The lawsuit claims Stephanie Muth and Imelda Garcia exceeded their authority in establishing the rules and imposing higher licensing fees.2
The lawsuit seeks an injunction on the new regulations until the case is tried in court.2
Texas Hemp Business Council will appear in court Dec. 8 for a hearing in their separate lawsuit challenging the ban and increased fees.2
In April, a Texas judge ruled for plaintiffs and overturned the ban, but the state appealed and the Fifteenth Court of Appeals rescinded the emergency injunction.2
Four hemp product retailers filed a separate lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas challenging the rule changes.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Texas Hemp Constitutional Alliance and Green Nation Only state lawmakers had authority to create the new rules.2
Hemp product retailers in U.S. District Court lawsuit The regulations have led to over 36,000 job losses and billions of dollars in industry losses.2
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Lawsuit challenges Texas ban on smokable hemp products
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