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THC & marijuana in Texas: Take a closer look at why everyone’s talking about it

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

Texas has seen intense debate over marijuana laws for years now, with local efforts to decriminalize in some cities clashing with state lawmakers pushing for tighter regulation.

Now, Gov. Greg Abbott is deciding whether to sign a new ban on consumable THC products, amid pressure from the hemp business community to veto the legislation.

Here's some of our Star-Telegram coverage of the debate, and what you should know about Texas law.

Vapor Loft, on Milwaukee Street in Boise, was forced to pull some products on its shelves after a directive from police. Boise Police Department has been warning smoke shops that they aren’t allowed to sell certain products, including glass pipes, metal pipes, grinders and electronic burners. Some stores have closed because of this change. By Darin Oswald

NO. 1: ‘MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT AND CONFUSION’ AMONG TEXAS RETAILERS AFTER BILL BANNING THC

Senate Bill 3 is awaiting Gov. Abbott’s signature. If it becomes law, it could spell doom for thousands of dispensaries and smoke shops in the state. | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matthew Adams

Goodblend tests all their products in a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer to make sure there are no impurities or unknown substances. By Amanda McCoy

NO. 2: AS TEXAS DEBATES NEW CANNABIS LAWS, TAKE A LOOK INSIDE A LEGAL MARIJUANA FARM

Goodblends’ isn’t your typical farm. | Published May 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Eleanor Dearman

Gummies have become a popular consumable hemp product since a 2019 Texas law legalized the cultivation of hemp. Under federal and Texas law, hemp is cannabis with a Delta-9 THC concentration below 0.3%. By Amanda McCoy

NO. 3: WILL TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT VETO THC BAN? HERE’S WHAT HE SAID WEDNESDAY

Has the governor made up his mind on whether to ban consumable THC products in Texas? | Published June 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Eleanor Dearman

A man holding Logic vape pens in his hands. Used via Creative Commons license. By Olena Bohovyk

NO. 4: THIS NEW TEXAS LAW AIMS TO PROTECT KIDS FROM E-CIGARETTES

According to the CDC, e-cigs were the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students in the U.S. last year. | Published June 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

A marijuana plant is seen at Rob & Sons Cannabis Company in Shawnee, Okla., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. By BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN

NO. 5: IS PACKING A BAG OF WEED ON A FLIGHT BACK TO TEXAS UNLAWFUL? THIS RULE MAY SURPRISE YOU

You might want to rethink stuffing marijuana in your socks if you’re planning to get on an airplane. | Published April 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

Adam Yazell examines hemp growing in a field near Berry, Ky., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

NO. 6: IN TEXAS, KNOWING HEMP FROM POT CAN SAVE YOU $2,000 IN FINES AND 180 DAYS IN JAIL

Find out what is legal when it comes to marijuana in the state of Texas. Can I use CBD oil for my aching joints? | Published July 15, 2022 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

FILE - Marijuana plants are pictured at a growing facility in Oklahoma City, Feb. 26, 2020. Republicans in the Oklahoma House are unveiling a package of new restrictions on the medical marijuana industry. The 12-point plan announced Monday, March 7, 2022, is designed to crack down on the number of illegal growers who are selling cannabis on the black market. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

NO. 7: DOES TEXAS REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO TEST FOR POT?

Looking for a job in Texas and wondering if you have to undergo testing for drugs? Here’s what you need to know. | Published February 17, 2023 | Read Full Story by Dalia Faheid

Marijuana plants about 7-10 days away from harvesting grow at Greenlight Dispensary’s cultivation plant in Kansas City. Voters in Missouri will decide in November whether to legalize adult recreational marijuana use, paving the way for Missouri to potentially become the 20th state to legalize and tax the drug.

NO. 8: WANT TO CLEAR A MARIJUANA CHARGE FROM YOUR RECORD IN TEXAS? HERE’S HOW TO DO IT.

In Texas, it’s possible to get pot charges removed from your criminal record, but only in certain circumstances. | Published October 7, 2022 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.