{"id":395906,"date":"2026-08-02T22:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/395906\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T22:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:25:11","slug":"texas-cracks-down-on-synthetic-thc-products-hemp-shops-adjust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/395906\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas cracks down on synthetic THC products, hemp shops adjust"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Texas took a significant step to regulate hemp-derived THC products, banning all synthetically created forms of THC under a new law that went into effect Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law banned synthetic THC products, including Delta-8, Delta-10, THCP and THCA flower. Low-dose Delta-9 \u2014 the most commonly sold THC product in the state \u2014 remains legal as long as products contain less than 0.3% THC by dry weight.<\/p>\n

For San Antonio coffee shop LazyDaze, the change has little impact because the manager said everything it sells is made from natural THC.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have had no slowdown in sales whatsoever,\u201d said Alex Cabello, LazyDaze manager. \u201cThe space is being filled and utilized for what it was here for, you know, just a safe space, third space for everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cabello said the law is a positive step towards better regulation of natural THC products sold in Texas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is just gonna help kind of verify products,\u201d Cabello said. \u201cI think that\u2019s what Texas really needs, more of like a database to have verified, trustworthy products that all stores can carry.\u201d<\/p>\n

What remains legal \u2014 for now<\/p>\n

Many Delta-9 edibles and drinks can still be sold under the new law. Smokeable Delta-9 hemp flower also remains available for now, after a court paused a separate ban on those products.<\/p>\n

The Department of State Health Services argued hemp-derived THC products should be treated as controlled substances because they are psychoactive drugs.<\/p>\n

Cannabis experts said the new law could remove 60% to 90% of THC products from circulation statewide.<\/p>\n

Despite the sweeping changes to the industry, Cabello said his business is built to last.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re the right direction,\u201d Cabello said. \u201cI think it\u2019s been an uphill battle the entire time since we\u2019ve been open. We\u2019ll be hitting our two-year mark coming up in November. And we\u2019re not going anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cabello urged consumers to do their homework before purchasing any THC products.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think overall everybody should just do their own important research if you are going to be consuming to that degree,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Penalties, enforcement questions remain<\/p>\n

Possession of illegal THC products will be treated as a state jail felony, which carries a punishment of 180 days to two years in prison and fines of up to $10,000, cannabis experts said.<\/p>\n

KSAT 12 reached out to local authorities, including the district attorney\u2019s office, to ask how they plan to enforce the new ban. This story will be updated when a response is received.<\/p>\n

The Texas Tribune contributed to this article. <\/p>\n

Read more:<\/p>\n

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