Texas THC Laws Have Changed: Here's What the July 31, 2026, Rules Mean for You Beginning July 31, 2026 , Texas dramatically changed its hemp and THC landscape. Products that were legally sold in smoke shops, CBD stores, convenience stores, and specialty retailers just days ago have suddenly become illegal under new regulations adopted by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The change affects thousands of Texas businesses and millions of consumers who have purchased hemp-derived THC products over the past several years. If you've been buying Delta-8 gummies , THCA flower , Delta-10 vape cartridges , or THCP edibles , it's important to understand that many of these products are no longer legal—even if they were purchased legally before Friday. At Texas Defenders , we've already begun receiving questions from concerned Texans wondering