Judge Rules to Temporarily Block Texas’ Smokeable Hemp Ban

Texas judge temporarily blocks state's smokeable hemp ban

A Texas judge temporarily blocked the state's ban on smokeable hemp products, siding with businesses that sued over new regulations.

Judge rules to temporarily block Texas’ smokeable hemp ban

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2026 A Travis County district judge has temporarily lifted a statewide ban on the sale of natural smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, until at least April 23.  Judge Maya Guerra Gamble granted the Texas Hemp Business Council, Hemp Industry & Farmers of America, and several Texas-based dispensaries and manufacturers a temporary restraining order against new testing require…

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Judge blocks new state rules that ban sale of smokable hemp

A Travis County judge agreed with plaintiffs that some of the rules that took effect March 31 were causing irreparable harm.