"Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order mandating age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, roughly three months after he vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the intoxicant entirely in the Lone Star State. The order, released today, is geared toward protecting children and orders the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to immediately begin a rulemaking process to develop a new framework for the sale of hemp-derived products to minors."
"The intended outcome for the state is to institute age verification and ID checking at point of sale, along with strict fees for violators and stronger labeling and testing requirements. The order does not specify what age 18 or 21 to set the restriction, but Abbott has previously supported a limit of 21 years old. Texas will not wait when it comes to protecting children and families, Abbott said in a statement."
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order requiring age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products and directing the TABC and DSHS to begin immediate rulemaking. The order aims to implement age verification and ID checks at point of sale, impose strict fees for violators, and improve labeling and testing standards. The order does not yet specify whether the age limit will be 18 or 21, though Abbott has previously supported 21. DSHS must review delta-9 THC testing rules, fee structures for hemp manufacturers and retailers, and coordinate enforcement and compliance checks with TABC. Industry representatives called the order positive for the hemp sector after prior threats of a ban.
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