Texas' ban on smokable hemp has caused financial strain on businesses, with some business owners reporting a decrease in daily sales. The ban was implemented by the Texas Department of State Health Services, following an unsuccessful attempt to ban all THC products. A lawsuit has been filed in Travis County challenging the ban and increased licensing fees for businesses. Attorneys representing several industry stakeholders argue that the state overstepped its authority and conflict with the 2019 federal Farm Bill which legalized certain hemp-derived products containing THC. The outcome of the lawsuit is uncertain, but business owners are hopeful a judge will grant them relief.