Following ban, Texas hemp reps sue state for violating commerce protections

Members of the hemp industry are suing Texas, claiming that the ban on hemp-derived THC products impose an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce.

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune
Posted 8/12/26

Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal.

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