Hemp derived THC∆⁹ and ∆⁸ in Texas
Current Legal Status of Hemp-Derived Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC in Texas (as of May 31, 2025): hemp-derived Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC products remain legal in Texas for the immediate future, provided they contain no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight, as defined by the 2018 Farm Bill and Texas House Bill 1325 (2019). This legality stems from federal and state laws that classify hemp products with 0.3% or less Delta-9 THC as legal, distinguishing them from marijuana, which is illegal in Texas except for limited medical use. A 2021 federal court ruling and a Texas Supreme Court decision in 2021 further upheld the legality of Delta-8 THC, with an injunction currently in place allowing its sale pending a final ruling expected after the 2025 legislative session. Immediate Future Outlook: Senate Bill 3 (SB 3): The Texas Legislature passed SB 3 in May 2025, which would ban all hemp-derived THC products, including Delta-8 and Delta-9, except for non-intoxicating CBD and CBG. This bill is a...