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Texas will ban Delta-8 on July 31. Austin police say possession will be a felony - KUT

Detected July 28, 2026 · in Cannabis & Hemp Operators

Texas will ban Delta-8 THC on July 31, 2024, with Austin police stating possession will be a felony. This affects all businesses dealing with hemp-derived THC products in Texas.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Cannabis & Hemp Operators space on July 28, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Critical. Hemp-derived THC brands, processors/manufacturers, and retailers in Texas should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: July 31, 2024. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cannabis & Hemp Operators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Delta-8 THC becomes illegal in Texas on July 31, 2024, with felony penalties for possession.

Who it affects

Hemp-derived THC brands, processors/manufacturers, and retailers in Texas

What you must do

Cease all sales, distribution, and possession of Delta-8 THC products by July 31, 2024.

Deadline

July 31, 2024

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNVEZSVlNRaTRwdDdtRlVLYVpJeFBHdzFzVkhGcWxLb1BxUmNtMHNGZlgyd2JCQVhaa2pRN05ZOU5KVWFUSUdYMjhUSGZrWWRlTDQwcEw2MGJjUm0xOXhYdVdKaU5oZkdoUmMyVVZWQ0VBWFVJZEFBRzhCelVLeGxhOWg0T2NId1hNZmlTbQ?oc=5

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