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Smoke shops may be forced to close amid Texas hemp THC ban takes effect, experts say
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Sarah Al-Shaikh
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products officially took effect on Friday, and experts estimate businesses may shutter.
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