Texas Hemp Shops Face Major Shake-Up

0:00It's March 30, Dallas news today starts now, AI powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Texas Hemp Shop owners are racing against the clock as new state rules kick in at midnight, banning smokeable products like THC, a flower, and pre-rolls. This change could wipe out huge chunks of their inventory and jack up licensing fees big time, putting many businesses on the ropes. Take Wild, a coffee bar spot in Houston Heights. Monday was their last normal day, with customers grabbing the soon-to-be illegal stuff while they could. Owners like Edison Howard say it'll slash a major slice of sales overnight. Howard's not holding back on the fallout. He predicts a wave of store closures across the state, calling it a massive barrier to survival. The regs aim to shield kids from these products, but critics argue they swung the pendulum too far. Legal fights are already brewing, as shop owners gear up to challenge the rules in court. Meanwhile, edibles and other non-smokable items stay on the legal side of the line.

1:04Customers are loading up carts one last time, but the Hemp scene in Texas is bracing for a serious shake-up that could reshape the whole industry. Moving forward.