New Texas Hemp Rules Could Force Local Shops to Pull Popular Products

New hemp regulations in Texas are raising concerns for local businesses ahead of a March 31 deadline. The updated rules change how THC is measured by including THCA in total THC levels, which could make some popular products illegal. Business owners say those items account for a large portion of sales and warn the added licensing costs could make it difficult to stay open. Some also worry customers may turn to unregulated alternatives, though compliant products like gummies and topicals will still be allowed.