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Texas THC ban continues as federal judge rejects emergency motion
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Stephen Simpson | The Texas Tribune , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The motion was filed by hemp businesses and consumers who are seeking to block state regulations on the substance.
A federal judge has rejected an emergency motion related to Texas' ban on THC. The motion was filed by hemp businesses and consumers who are seeking to block state regulations on the substance. Their lawsuit, which is still pending, aims to address the state's rules on THC.
The outcome of the lawsuit is still uncertain, and the current ban remains in place. For more information on the ongoing lawsuit and the current status of THC regulations in Texas, readers can refer to Texas Public Radio for further details.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge has rejected an emergency motion related to Texas' ban on THC. The motion was filed by hemp businesses and consumers who are seeking to block state regulations on the substance. Their…
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