Texas Will Soon Remove Hemp From Its List of Controlled Substances. What Does That Mean for CBD and Hemp Products?

AUSTIN — The state of Texas will soon remove hemp from its list of controlled substances.On April 5, the Texas Department of State Health Services will no longer classify hemp as a “Schedule I” drug, a highly restricted group of substances that includes LSD, heroin and cocaine. The government lists a substance in that category if it’s considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.For cannabis-related businesses and advocates, the step is a welcome change they said underscores the legitimacy of their products.But legal experts added removing hemp from the list of controlled drugs does little to clear up confusion about the legality of hemp products — including gummies, pain creams and oils — that are already on store shelves in Texas.  Continue reading...