Texas HB42 provides a defense to prosecution for possessing consumable hemp products containing controlled substances or marihuana if the product was.

Texas HB42 amends the Health and Safety Code to create a defense for individuals prosecuted for possessing consumable hemp products containing controlled substances or marihuana. The defense applies if the product was labeled as containing authorized consumable hemp, contained substances other than those extracted from hemp in allowed concentrations, and was purchased from a retailer reasonably believed to be authorized. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB42 provides a defense to prosecution for possessing consumable hemp products containing controlled substances or marihuana if the product was.

Texas HB42 amends the Health and Safety Code to create a defense for individuals prosecuted for possessing consumable hemp products containing controlled substances or marihuana. The defense applies if the product was labeled as containing authorized consumable hemp, contained substances other than those extracted from hemp in allowed concentrations, and was purchased from a retailer reasonably believed to be authorized. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.