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San Antonio hemp business sues Texas over new regulations, says $300K in inventory pulled
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Erica Hernandez, Misael Gomez , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The owner, William Hunt, claims the changes have forced the removal of over $300,000 worth of inventory. His company, Kingpin Kush, has multiple locations and a significant customer base, serving around 800 to 1,000 customers daily.
A hemp business is challenging new state regulations on consumable hemp products. The owner, William Hunt, claims the changes have forced the removal of over $300,000 worth of inventory. His company, Kingpin Kush, has multiple locations and a significant customer base, serving around 800 to 1,000 customers daily.
The Texas Department of State Health Services implemented the new regulations on July 31. The regulations affect consumable hemp products, which were legalized by Texas lawmakers in 2019.
Further details on the lawsuit and the regulations are available from the source, including the business owner's comments on the impact of the changes.
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Category: business Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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