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Texas hemp ban lawsuit heads to trial as Permian Basin shops navigate changing rules
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Luke Johnson , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 1, 2026
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Key points Further details on the lawsuit and the impact on local shops are available from KOSA CBS7, a local news source in Midland, Texas. This development is being closely watched by shop owners in the Permian Basin, including those in Midland.
A lawsuit regarding Texas hemp regulations is set to go to trial this month. This development is being closely watched by shop owners in the Permian Basin, including those in Midland .
The Texas Department of State Health Services has taken action on certain hemp products, specifically banning smokable hemp. Shop owners are working to ensure their products comply with the current law, which has been changing.
Further details on the lawsuit and the impact on local shops are available from KOSA CBS7, a local news source in Midland, Texas.
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Category: business Published: July 1, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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