Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Sid Miller, has announced a public hearing to take public comments on the Texas hemp rules, which were published Friday, Jan. 10, on the Texas Register. The hearing will be held on Jan. 22 at 9 a.m. in Waco, Texas. Read press release.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 @ 9 a.m.
Texas Farm Bureau Conference Center
7410 Fish Pond Road
Waco, Texas, 76710
The Texas Hemp Program outline has been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is under review. Once approved and finalized, TDA can begin granting licenses to farmers who want to grow hemp in Texas.
View proposed rules are published on the Texas Register.
Visit the TDA website here to learn more about Texas hemp rules and upcoming program.
Reminder: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) recently conducted a public hearing to accept public comment on draft rules regarding Consumable Hemp Product Program regulations. DSHS will be releasing an updated version for comment in the future. Stay tuned!