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Texas THCV Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, THCV 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 THCV legal in Texas?

When does the Texas THCV ban take effect?

The Texas THCV 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); enforcement action final 2026-07-31; injunction denied final 2026-06-26
  • in 28 days
    Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container
    Federal · Enforcement date · H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781
    Pub. L. 119-103 (continuing resolution, Sept 2, 2026) delayed the rest of the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 hemp definition to Dec 11, 2026 (CRS IF13136, Sept 28, 2026): hemp is measured by total tetrahydrocannabinols including THCA (0.3% dry weight), and any final product over 0.4 mg combined total THC and cannabinoids with similar effects per container leaves hemp. A product that leaves hemp is marijuana, Schedule I, in every state.
  • final
    DSHS reinstates Schedule I THC and marihuana-extract definitions effective July 31
    Texas · Enforcement action · 51 TexReg 4597 · Health department (Texas Department of State Health Services) · applies to every seller
    Notice published July 10; DSHS current index gives July 31 effective date. Complete operative definitions and Supreme Court mandate history stored.
  • final
    Fifteenth Court denies rehearing of temporary-relief denial
    Texas · Injunction denied · 15-26-00099-CV · State court (Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals) · applies to every seller
    Rehearing denied; Justice Field would grant. This is not a merits disposition.

By product form

FormStatusHeadline
Vape / inhalable IllegalCannabinoid e-cigarette products prohibited by H&S 161.0876
Capsule / tablet Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Beverage Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Edible / ingestible Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Flower / raw plant Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Other Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Powder / bulk Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Raw material / RUO Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Tincture / sublingual Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk
Topical Gray areaNon-vape THCV has a conditional hemp path; conversion raises class risk

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Compound Analytics. “Texas THCV Ban (2026): In Force.” Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/thcv/texas/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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