2,145 acres of hemp were planted in Texas in 2022.
On this page you will find Texas hemp law along with a history of how Texas hemp bills have progressed through the State capitol over the years. We also provide links to important information concerning Texas hemp programs and state agency advisories or opinion letters. Our goal is to keep the public, media and policy makers informed on each states status concerning hemp law and policy.
Austin, TX – On Monday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 1325 into law, allowing Texas farmers to grow...
On Tuesday July 17th, the Texas House Agriculture & Livestock committee held an interim hearing on industrial hemp. I...
Take a trip down the aisle of the nearest Whole Foods Market and it won’t take long to fill...
2019
AN ACT relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Position: Support
Status: Signed into law by Gov. Abbott on June 10, 2019
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
2017
HB 3587
Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
2015
HB 557
Relating to the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for certain research purposes.
Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.