Even as Congress is taking steps to reinstitute a federal ban on hemp products containing THC, Texas officials are distributing a new hemp law “checklist” list to help businesses comply with recently enacted state cannabis rules—including age-gating to prevent the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products to youth.

In-Dispensary owner Mark Eide is weighing all of his options as he struggles to keep his doors open: waiting for more cannabis to be available, continuing only with the hemp market for the rest of the year or, worst-case scenario, selling his business ...

"Armed robbery or home invasion is definitely a concern, especially with little kids," the homeowner said after a handful of people had shown up at her home asking about marijuana.

A federal spending bill could ban many THC-containing hemp products nationwide. Texas store owners warn the move would devastate businesses and families who rely on these products for health and income.