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Texas Implements New THC Ban on Synthetically Created Hemp Products

Texas has officially banned several forms of synthetically created THC, including delta-8, delta-10, and THCP, following a Texas Supreme Court ruling that granted the Department of State Health Services authority to reclassify these substances as Schedule I drugs. The ban, which took effect Friday, requires that consumable hemp products contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight to remain legal. While delta-9 products under this limit are exempt, many popular hemp-derived varieties are now restricted. State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, criticized the move as a 'draconian ban' that would drive consumers toward the black market and hurt small businesses. Conversely, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick supported the restrictions, noting that intoxicating THC products were often marketed too easily to children. Dr. Bradford Holland, MD, of the Texas Medical Association, also endorsed the regulations, citing public health concerns regarding children ingesting high-THC substances. The new rules also include increased licensing fees for retailers and requirements for child-resistant packaging.

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