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Texas rule targeting smokable hemp is back in effect
By Raul Alonzo at Texas Standard
· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
The Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals has cleared the way for new Department of State Health Services rules governing hemp products to take effect again, including higher fees for businesses and limits on the sale of THCA flower and concentrates.
The discovery of a pipe releasing black liquid into a drainage ditch at Tesla's lithium refinery in its first month of operation raises concerns about the potential environmental impact on The Woodlands area. Given the community's history of flooding and its location in a hurricane-prone region, the risk of industrial wastewater contaminating local waterways is particularly troubling. The Woodlands Township and Montgomery County government must ensure that proper oversight and regulations are in place to prevent such incidents, which could have long-term consequences for the area's ecosystem and residents. The fact that this issue arose so soon after the plant's opening suggests that more stringent permitting and monitoring procedures may be necessary to protect the community's natural resources. Residents should be vigilant in holding local authorities accountable for enforcing environmental safeguards and preventing similar incidents in the future.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Standard ·
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