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Texas Hemp Battles: The Injunction & The "Nuclear" Lawsuit

Critical Legal Update | April 26, 2026

Texas hemp business owners and consumers are currently staring down a high-stakes "double whammy" in the court system. While all eyes are on the Travis County hearing starting this Tuesday, there is a second, even larger legal threat moving through the Supreme Court that could dismantle the state's entire regulatory strategy.

Current Status: The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) remains active. THCA and smokeable hemp products are legal to sell in Texas until the court rules otherwise following this week's hearing.

1. The Immediate Battle: Travis County (April 28-30)

This Tuesday, the industry goes back in front of a judge to fight the DSHS attempt to implement "Total THC" definitions. The goal is to secure a Temporary Injunction, which would keep the ban paused for months while the full lawsuit moves toward trial.

Potential Outcome What Happens Next
Injunction Granted The status quo remains. THCA stays on shelves while the case is fully litigated.
Injunction Denied The DSHS rules take effect immediately, effectively banning THCA flower via the 0.3% "Total THC" cap.

The Nuclear Option: Sky Marketing v. DSHS

While the Travis County case fights the rules, the case of Sky Marketing v. DSHS at the Texas Supreme Court is fighting the authority. This is the "wild card" that could blow the state's argument apart.

The Argument: This lawsuit claims that DSHS acted as a "rogue agency" by unilaterally changing cannabinoid definitions that the Texas Legislature never authorized in the 2019 Farm Bill.

The Impact: If the Supreme Court rules against DSHS, it wouldn't just stop this specific ban—it would set a precedent that state agencies cannot create "backdoor laws" without legislative approval. It would effectively strip DSHS of the power they are using to fight the current Travis County case.

Why Chemistry Matters

As anyone with a background in biochemistry knows, THCA is the acidic, non-psychoactive precursor to Delta-9 THC. By implementing a "Total THC" rule, the state is attempting to treat these two distinct molecules as the same thing through mandatory decarboxylation testing. The industry argues that since the 2019 law only mentions Delta-9, the state is overstepping its constitutional bounds by rewriting the science through administrative fiat.

Sources & Resources

This is a developing story. Check back late Wednesday for updates from the Travis County courthouse.

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