Is marijuana legal in Texas? The answer may surprise you. KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station Big changes are coming to Texas smoke shops starting Tuesday, as new state regulations cap the amount of total THC allowed in smokable products and effectively remove many hemp derived items from store Texas Vape Ban 2025: THC, THCA & CBD Laws Explained (Updated 2026) Reporter's notebook: Texas lawmakers want to keep hemp out of the hands of kids. Educators don't think it will work. TPR New Texas bill makes it illegal to sell, market THC vape pens FOX 7 Austin