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Texas rule targeting smokable hemp is back in effect, but enforcement is unclear
By Nathan Bernier, KUT at Houston Public Media
· June 10, 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. But DSHS says they're still...
Key takeaway But DSHS says they're still considering how to proceed.
Why this matters in Spring
The findings of this study have significant implications for the Spring community, which is part of the greater Houston metro area and shares its weather risks, including Gulf hurricanes and flooding. As an unincorporated community in Harris County, Spring is served by the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct 4, which may need to reassess their emergency response plans in light of this new research. The study's conclusion that urban areas can influence storm formation and intensity suggests that the unique layout and development of Spring, with its mix of residential and commercial areas like Old Town Spring, could be impacting local weather patterns. Residents and local authorities should pay close attention to how these findings are applied to the Houston area, and consider how they might inform future development and flood mitigation efforts in Spring and surrounding communities.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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