‘I don’t want to go to opioids’: Texans worry about managing chronic pain amid hemp crackdown
By Deven Clarke
Published on March 30, 2026.
A new state crackdown on hemp products with certain levels of THC is set to take effect on March 31, affecting businesses across Texas. The change targets smokable hemp products that exceed the legal THC threshold, while allowing some lower-dose items to remain on store shelves. The move raises concerns about how users will manage chronic pain, particularly those using hemp-derived products like THCA flower. Not all hemp products are being removed from the market, but edibles such as gummies and THC-infused drinks can still be sold as long as they remain under the 0.3% THC limit and comply with state regulations. The new rules will significantly impact Sandra Campbell's CBD American Shaman store in Stafford.
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