Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Law Legalizing Hemp Production, CBD Products In Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill legalizing the growing of industrial hemp in Texas. Federal changes in the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the list of Schedule I controlled substances. The bill also legalizes hemp-derived products like CBD oil. The bill requires the Texas Department of Agriculture to submit a plan to the USDA outlining the state’s plan for monitoring and regulating the production of hemp