Business owners say they will take financial hit from Texas ban on smokable hemp products
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By Pooja Lodhia
Published on March 30, 2026.
Texas will implement a ban on smokable hemp products on March 31, affecting products that have been sold at local stores for years. Business owners fear this will result in a financial impact, with 70% of their business lost. The rules also apply to edible THC products and drinks with THC. However, they can still be purchased at stores in Texas. Licensing fees will increase from $258 to $10,000. The ban is part of the state's regulation of the hemp industry, which is still illegal.
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