Texas Delta-9 THC Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, Delta-9 THC is banned from retail sale in Texas (vape / inhalable), effective September 1, 2025. Cannabinoid e-cigarette products prohibited by H&S 161.0876.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is Delta-9 THC legal in Texas?

Latest update : Status changed from restricted to illegal. Change history

When does the Texas Delta-9 THC ban take effect?

The Texas Delta-9 THC ban is already in force (effective September 1, 2025); no further effective date is pending.

Watchenforcement date in 28 days (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781); recent bill or agency activity; injunction denied final 2026-06-26

By product form

FormStatusHeadline
Vape / inhalable IllegalCannabinoid e-cigarette products prohibited by H&S 161.0876
Capsule / tablet RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Beverage RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Edible / ingestible RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Flower / raw plant RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Other RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Powder / bulk RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Raw material / RUO RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Tincture / sublingual RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration
Topical RestrictedHemp retail path requires THCA-counting testing and registration

How the status got here

  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.
  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

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Compound Analytics. "Texas Delta-9 THC Ban (2026): In Force." Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/d9/texas/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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