Texas now counts the full weight of a delta-8 edible toward felony brackets—up to 20 years—while an ounce of marijuana remains a misdemeanor. A federal 0.4 mg per-container cap on hemp products hits Dec. 11.

Hawaii banned smokable hemp in 2020 but largely left it on shelves until a 2026 enforcement push. Retailers sued as the state cites prior law, a new registry, and federal THC rule changes.