Some THC products are now illegal in Texas and possessing them could result in felony charges.
Texas has now banned the possession and sale of most synthetically derived hemp THC products, like Delta-8 THC and Delta-10 THC. The ban follows a Texas Supreme Court ruling that allows the state to enforce a 2021 rule classifying most hemp-derived THC products as Schedule I controlled substances.
Other banned products include THCP, THCA flower and other synthetic hemp-derived THC variants.
Is possessing THC a felony in Texas?
Possessing banned THC products could be prosecuted as a state jail felony, which carries penalties ranging from 180 days to two years in jail and fines of up to $10,000.
Businesses caught selling prohibited products could also face steep fines, lose their hemp licenses
and face criminal charges.
What THC is not banned in Texas?
Products containing delta-9 THC remain legal as long as they contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight, the federal definition of hemp established under the 2018 Farm Bill.
That means Texans can still legally purchase qualifying:
- Delta-9 gummies and other edibles
- Delta-9 beverages
- Delta-9 tinctures
Are THC drinks still legal in Texas?
Drinks are still legal as long as they contain no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight.
USA TODAY contributed to this story.
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Is THC a felony in Texas? What to know about new THC law in Texas
