Texas Hemp Industry Braces for Impact as Strict New THC Rules Take Effect

Changes are being made in the great state of Texas as new THC regulations take effect after extensive consideration and court battles over the ruling, according to FOX 4. Delta products, such as Delta-8 and Delta-10, are expected to be among those most affected. Under the new regulations, consumable hemp products may contain no more than 0.3% THC.

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What Are The Concerns About The THC?

There have been concerns that these new regulations could push customers toward unregulated THC products, while others argue that the rules will allow for more testing before higher amounts of THC are permitted. The issue sparked considerable debate across the state for quite some time. At one point, hemp-derived THC products could be found throughout Texas, especially in major cities.

What Changes Are Possible Now?

Sarah Wood, who is associated with the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, has been a vocal opponent of the new restrictions. She says these policies make citizens less safe, fuel the illicit cannabis market, empower criminals, and put regulated companies out of business. She also argues that licensed companies already comply with strict testing and labeling requirements, and that the new rules could drive customers to purchase unregulated products.