Judge Bars DSHS From Enforcing New Hemp Rules, Sets Late July Trial Date

Texas Judge Allows Smokable Hemp And Other Products To Be Sold, Blocking State Ban From Being Enforced

A Texas judge has issued a temporary injunction that continues to prevent state officials from enforcing new rules restricting access to hemp-derived products such as smokable THCA flower. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court in a separate case is allowing regulators to ban delta-8 THC. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle’s ruling on Friday follows one from another judge last month who issued a temporary restraining order on the hemp product ban. Under t…

Judge bars DSHS from enforcing new hemp rules, sets late July trial date

A temporary injunction has been granted to the Texas hemp industry, delaying the enforcement of four new rules issued by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The rules include changing the definition of total Delta-9 THC to include THCA, banning the transport of hemp across state lines, increasing licensing fees for manufacturers, growers, and retailers, and treating each day of DSHS rule violations as a unique violation. The hemp ind…

Texas can criminalize delta-8 for now — but hemp businesses can still sue to stop it, justices say

The Texas Supreme Court lifted a temporary injunction preventing the Department of State Health Services from enforcing a rule effectively criminalizing delta-8. The court also ruled plaintiffs had standing to sue over the designation.

Texas delta-8 ban may have hurt hemp businesses — but enforcement freeze must end, justices say

The Texas Supreme Court lifted a temporary injunction preventing the Department of State Health Services from enforcing a rule effectively criminalizing delta-8. The court also ruled plaintiffs had standing to sue over the designation.

Texas THC rule remains blocked for now despite state Supreme Court ruling

A District Court judge in Travis County heard arguments about the so-called “Total THC" rule and found that the regulations likely exceed the statutory authority of the Department of State Health Services and dramatically increased licensing fees likely constitute an illegal tax.

Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule as injunction set to expire

In an essentially unanimous decision, the state’s highest court ruled Friday that the Department of State Health Services has broad authority to regulate substances.