THCA Flower in Texas: What Bedford Shoppers Need to Know (2026)

The Quick Summary

If you have been wondering whether you can still buy THCA flower or pre-rolls in Bedford TX — the answer right now is yes, temporarily. A Travis County district judge issued a temporary restraining order on April 8, 2026, blocking Texas from enforcing its new smokeable hemp rules. The next court hearing is scheduled for late April 2026.

Key Facts Right Now

• ✅ THCA flower and pre-rolls can currently be sold in Texas stores
• ✅ Interstate sales of hemp are also temporarily unblocked
• ❌ THC vape cartridges remain banned (SB 2024, effective Sept 2025)
• ❌ Delta-8 vape products are banned under the same vape law
• ⚠️ The restraining order is temporary — the legal battle continues

What Happened: The Full Timeline

In 2019 Texas legalized hemp, defining it as cannabis with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. Manufacturers then began cultivating hemp with THCA — a compound that converts to psychoactive THC when heated — to get around the Delta-9 restriction.

In March 2026, the Texas Department of State Health Services changed its THC calculation to include THCA, effectively banning smokeable hemp products from March 31. However, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble granted a temporary restraining order on April 8, 2026, allowing sales to resume while the lawsuit proceeds.

Why the Industry Is Suing

The core legal argument from hemp businesses is constitutional: only the Texas Legislature can define what hemp is — not an executive agency like DSHS. Over 300 pages of testimony from Texas business owners was submitted showing the rules were already shuttering shops across the state. Licensing fees also jumped dramatically — manufacturer licenses went from $250 to $10,000.

What About the Federal Law?

Adding complexity, a federal law signed by President Trump in November 2025 (H.R. 5371) creates a new nationwide standard for hemp starting November 12, 2026 — imposing a 0.4mg per-container total THC cap that would affect virtually all intoxicating hemp edibles nationwide.

What This Means for Bedford TX Shoppers

Right now, you can purchase THCA flower and smokeable hemp products from licensed retailers in Bedford TX. However, the situation could change after the April 28 hearing. We recommend purchasing from licensed, reputable local shops that stay compliant with current law.

The Bottom Line

Texas hemp law is in one of the most turbulent periods in its history. The Texas Supreme Court is also expected to rule on the older Delta-8 case this year, which could have broad implications for how DSHS can regulate hemp-derived products going forward. We will update this post as the legal situation develops.