Texas House Replaces Senate's Hemp Ban With THC Regulations

Several U.S. states are advancing or debating significant changes to regulations on hemp-derived THC products. In Texas, the House has proposed a regulatory framework allowing the sale of edibles, drinks, and low-dose smokable hemp, but with stricter age limits, packaging rules, and location restrictions—falling short of the total ban pushed by the Senate. Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill to sharply restrict sales of hemp products with certain THC levels, aiming to close loopholes in prior legislation and limit the availability and potency of popular cannabis products. Nebraska's legislature advanced a bill redefining most 'hemp' products as marijuana, effectively banning synthetic consumable hemp products, though some lawmakers pushed for regulation over prohibition. Meanwhile, Florida's legislative session ended without agreement between House and Senate on a regulatory framework for hemp, leaving the state's market largely unregulated for now. These developments reflect a broader national debate over how to balance consumer access, safety, and industry viability as hemp products continue to proliferate.