Texas, the largest hemp THC market in the U.S., is forging ahead with state-level regulations despite looming federal restrictions.
The $8 billion industry, which flourished under the 2018 Farm Bill, now faces uncertainty as a new federal provision bans hemp-derived products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC, according to The Texas Tribune.
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The measure, part of the recent federal funding bill, is set to take effect next November, putting Texas law at odds with federal mandates.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is moving forward with permanent regulations to replace emergency rules enacted in September.
The commissioners are adhering to Gov. Greg Abbott’s September executive order, which instructed the TABC and the Department of State Health Services to enforce stricter regulations on
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