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Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say

Texas Tribune – Health · By Paul Cobler · May 15, 2026

Robin Scoville helps a customer purchasing flower at Austin Vape & Smoke in Austin on May 13, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260513-Hemp-Stores-KG-06.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Some smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down. The post Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say appeared first on The Texas Tribune.