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Delta-8 and similar THC products can now bring felony charges in Texas. Here’s what SAPD and the Bexar County DA say
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Joey Palacios , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Compliant Delta-9 hemp products, however, remain legal in the state.
In Texas, manufactured Delta-8 and similar THC products are now considered controlled substances. This change in classification may impact those in Alamo Heights who use or sell these products. Compliant Delta-9 hemp products, however, remain legal in the state.
The new classification of manufactured Delta-8 and similar products applies statewide, including in Bexar County where Alamo Heights is located. For more information on the implications of this change, residents can consult the statements from the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County District Attorney's office, as reported by Texas Public Radio.
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Category: local Published: August 1, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, manufactured Delta-8 and similar THC products are now considered controlled substances. This change in classification may impact those in Alamo Heights who use or sell these products…
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