A local CBD business owner in Texas is speaking out about the state’s recent decision to ban products that contain THC, including those with delta-8 and other similar cannabinoids.
The owner, whose business has been running for several years, says this new ban is going to deeply hurt people who rely on these products for health and mental well-being. According to them, this move won’t just affect profits—it will affect real lives.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has moved to make all hemp-derived THC products illegal. This includes products that have even small amounts of delta-8, delta-9, or other THC isomers.
While the department says it is about protecting people and keeping unsafe substances off the market, business owners and customers are seeing it differently.
The owner of the CBD business explained that most of their customers are not just looking to get high. Many of them come to the store for relief from anxiety, PTSD, depression, and chronic pain. Some of them are veterans.
Others are senior citizens. Many people don’t want or can’t afford pharmaceutical medications, and these natural hemp-based products have been their only option.
They also pointed out that none of their products are sold to minors. They already follow strict age-verification policies and ensure that everything is tested and labeled correctly. In their view, this ban isn’t about safety. Instead, it’s about control.
What makes the situation even worse, they say, is the confusion surrounding the law. In 2018, the federal Farm Bill made hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC legal.
But since then, several states have chosen to add extra rules, leading to a patchwork of unclear and often conflicting regulations. Texas is now one of those states moving toward full restriction, and many small business owners feel left in the dark.
The business owner said the ban came with little warning. One day, their products were legal. Next, they were told they had to pull many of them off the shelves or risk fines and legal action.
This kind of sudden change can damage small businesses, especially those that have invested thousands of dollars in legal inventory and built relationships with local customers.
They believe this decision will not stop people from using THC. Instead, it will drive them to black-market sources where there are no quality checks, no testing, and far more risk of harm. It’s a move that could lead to even more unsafe consumption, not less.
Customers have already started reaching out, asking why their usual products are no longer available. Some are upset, some are scared, and many don’t understand why something that helped them feel better is suddenly being taken away.
The business owner said it’s heartbreaking to have to turn people away, especially those who have found real relief through these products.
For this shop, the THC ban feels like the government is ignoring real human stories. It’s not just about business or rules—it’s about people who are trying to live better, pain-free lives without relying on heavy medication. And now, they’re losing something that made a difference.
As things stand, the business plans to fight the ban in court and hopes lawmakers will take the time to listen to local voices.
They’re urging people to stay informed, speak up, and support the businesses that are trying to do the right thing. Until then, they’re doing everything they can to stay afloat and continue serving their community within the limits of the new law.