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Hemp retailers, including San Antonio’s Kingpin Kush, sue to block enforcement of Texas’ THC ban
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Sanford Nowlin , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points Kingpin Kush, a hemp retailer with 10 stores, is among the plaintiffs. A lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Department of State Health Services.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Department of State Health Services. The suit seeks to block enforcement of a ban on THC-containing hemp products. Kingpin Kush, a hemp retailer with 10 stores, is among the plaintiffs. The lawsuit argues that the newly implemented rules run afoul of state law.
The suit was filed in Travis County District Court and seeks a temporary injunction. Further details about the lawsuit and the plaintiffs' arguments are available.
The case involves Texas hemp businesses and state regulations regarding THC-containing products.
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Category: business Published: August 21, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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