{"id":204501,"date":"2026-03-14T13:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T13:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/204501\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T13:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T13:14:09","slug":"texas-bans-smokable-thc-effective-march-31-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/204501\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bans Smokable THC Effective March 31 \u2014 What To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Texas regulators approved a prohibition on sales of smokable THC products that starts March 31.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Texas Department of State Health Services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/texas-ban-smokable-thc-take-effect-march-31\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:finalized;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;finalized&quot;}\" class=\"link \">finalized<\/a> the permanent rules after a public comment period ended on January 26. The measures bar stores from offering any smokable forms of THC, including hemp derivatives, but permit edibles and infused drinks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Officials <a href=\"https:\/\/texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com\/rules-and-meetings?interface=VIEW_TEXAS_REGISTER_PREAMBLE_SUMMARY&amp;recordId=461002\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:concurred;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;concurred&quot;}\" class=\"link \">concurred<\/a> with 21 of the dozens of comments submitted. Among those rejected: requests to exclude THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, from the total THC definition or smokable ban. THCA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/texas-ban-smokable-thc-take-effect-march-31\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:converts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;converts&quot;}\" class=\"link \">converts<\/a> to a psychoactive substance when burned and previously evaded marijuana restrictions through a loophole.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Retailers and manufacturers of consumable hemp products will face higher fees, though they are reduced from the initial proposals. Annual retail fees will rise to $5,000 per location from $150. Manufacturers must pay $10,000 per facility, up from $250. Thousands of stores hold licenses to sell hemp products statewide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on September 10 directing the changes, including minor protections and limits on sales locations. The order followed a legislative push to ban THC products outright.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Abbott vetoed <a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/Actions.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Senate Bill 3;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Senate Bill 3&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Senate Bill 3<\/a>, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Patrick called THC products \u201cpoison\u201d and held press conferences accusing companies of marketing to youth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Texas regulators approved a prohibition on sales of smokable THC products that starts March 31. 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