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In 2026, Texas will see significant developments including criminal trials related to the Uvalde school shooting, a lawsuit over prison air conditioning, evolving hemp laws, a review of the USMCA trade deal, and the launch of a school voucher program, alongside ongoing debates over the Ten Commandments in schools, school accountability, vaccine exemptions, flood warning systems, and a legal challenge to a dementia research fund.
The cannabis industry is optimistic about potential federal reforms under Trump, including possible reclassification of marijuana and regulation of hemp-derived products, which has already sparked a rally in cannabis stocks. Key developments include Trump's supportive statements on CBD and hemp regulation, though Republican lawmakers are pushing back on safety concerns. The sector's future growth hinges on regulatory clarity and policy changes, with the market showing signs of a potential turnaround.
The Texas Senate is pushing to ban hemp-derived THC through Senate Bill 5, which would criminalize most hemp products containing cannabinoids other than CBD and CBG, despite opposition from the governor and hemp supporters who advocate for regulated sales. The bill aims to address enforcement issues and curb illegal markets, but faces significant resistance from industry advocates, veterans, and some lawmakers concerned about personal freedoms and economic impacts.