Texas Hemp Laws
Last updated: 2026-04-07
Texas allows hemp cultivation through TDA and many consumable hemp products under a separate DSHS framework. The state remains a high-risk compliance market because smokable products, delta-8-type products, and other intoxicating cannabinoids have faced repeated regulatory and litigation uncertainty.
THC Limit
0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis under Texas hemp law; producers must also comply with state testing rules for hemp crops.
Licensing
TDA licenses hemp producers and requires site registration, pre-harvest sampling and testing, reporting, and destruction of non-compliant crops. Consumable hemp manufacturers and retailers must also follow separate DSHS product rules.
Regulatory body: Texas Department of Agriculture
Key Legislation
Important Notes
Texas has ongoing litigation and legislative churn around intoxicating consumable hemp products, so product-side compliance should be checked carefully before publication or launch.