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Following ban, Texas hemp reps sue state for violating commerce protections
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Stephen Simpson | The Texas Tribune , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the lawsuit are available from Texas Public Radio, based in Alamo Heights.
A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Texas by representatives of the hemp industry. The lawsuit claims that a ban on certain products is unconstitutional. The ban in question is on hemp-derived THC products.
According to the lawsuit, this ban imposes a burden on interstate commerce. Further details on the lawsuit are available from Texas Public Radio, based in Alamo Heights . The hemp industry representatives claim the ban violates commerce protections, but additional information on the case can be found through the radio station's reporting.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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