Texas Pushes Back Against Federal Overreach in Hemp Regulation Battle

The recent federal crackdown on consumable hemp products threatens to dismantle a thriving $8 billion Texas industry built on innovation and hard work. Yet, despite Congress’ imposition of sweeping restrictions that criminalize nearly all consumable hemp with more than trace amounts of THC, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is moving forward with permanent regulations tailored to protect local businesses and consumers. Is Washington’s Heavy-Handed Ban Another Blow to State Sovereignty? In an unmistakable example of federal overreach, Congress last week quietly inserted a provision into the Agriculture Department’s funding bill that reverses protections established by the 2018 farm bill...