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At Melting Pot Dispensary, we talk a lot about supporting our community, supporting local businesses, and staying informed about what's happening in Texas. With another election coming up, there's another important way to make your voice heard: vote. It doesn't matter which political party you support or which candidates you choose. Those decisions belong to you. What matters is being informed, getting registered, and participating. The 2026 Texas General Election Election Da

TL;DR — What You Need to Know Hemp is still legal in Texas. Delta-8 and certain THC isomers/synthetic equivalents are now affected by Texas controlled-substance rules following the July 31, 2026 change. THCa was not specifically added to the controlled-substance schedule on July 31. The separate THCa fight involves DSHS counting THCa toward “total Delta-9 THC” when determining whether hemp meets state requirements. That DSHS interpretation is still being challenged in court b

As many of our customers know, there continues to be movement within the Texas hemp industry. The biggest topic right now involves an ongoing dispute over how the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) interprets hemp and total THC. Industry leaders believe the issue is less about whether hemp is legal—because hemp remains legal in Texas—and more about how certain definitions and testing standards are being interpreted and enforced. Many businesses throughout Texas

Texas Hemp Industry Update: What’s Happening Right Now Recap: Recent enforcement in Texas has changed how THC is calculated, now including THCa as total THC, which has led to the removal of certain hemp flower products from shelves starting March 31st. These changes, along with proposed licensing fee increases from $150–$250 to around $5,000 per location, are creating significant challenges for hemp businesses across the state. The Industry Response In response to these chang

If you’ve been hearing about changes to hemp laws in Texas, you’re not alone. There’s been a lot of information going around and honestly, a lot of confusion too. So we wanted to take a moment to break things down in a clear and simple way , and explain what this means for you as a customer. New Rules from the State of Texas As of January 2026, new rules have been finalized around consumable hemp products. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Age Requirement (21+) Hemp products

The hemp industry in Texas has gone through many changes since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in December of 2018 , which federally legalized hemp and allowed states to create their own regulatory systems. Since then, Texas has continued to update its hemp laws as the industry grows and evolves. These changes affect not only businesses but also customers who rely on hemp products for wellness and relaxation. How the Hemp Industry Has Grown Since hemp became legal, thousands

Hey, it’s Rey from Melting Pot. There’s been a lot of talk online about hemp laws, so I wanted to explain what’s really going on. Our stores are still open, everything is still legal in Texas, and we’re staying steady. Here’s the full update and how we can move together as a community.

On September 4, 2025 , Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced on X (Twitter) that the Texas Senate has adjourned without passing HB 6...

Starting September 1, 2025 , a new law in Texas (called SB 2024 ) will change what vape products stores like ours are allowed to sell. We...

Hemp Products For Micro Dosing Understanding Hemp Micro-dosing Micro-dosing D8 / D9 involves taking very small amounts of hemp products...