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Texas Hemp & Cannabis Reform


One COA. Three Different Stories.
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) does more than report laboratory results. It communicates with consumers, laboratories, and regulators simultaneously. This article explores how milligrams, analytical chemistry, and legal classifications intersect—and why understanding those connections leads to better transparency and stronger standards.

Rhiannon Yard, MBA
3 days ago4 min read


Stop Trying to Regulate the Hemp Industry. Start Letting It Regulate Itself.
After hearing Senator Charles Perry say Texas doesn't have the resources to regulate the hemp industry, one question became impossible to ignore: What if the industry's best path forward isn't more government oversight—but stronger industry standards?

Chasity Wedgeworth
Jul 84 min read


Texas Senate THC Hearing: Why July 7 Matters for the Hemp Industry
The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee will examine the societal impacts of THC product consumption on July 7. Here's why the hearing could influence the future of Texas hemp policy and what businesses and consumers should know.

Chasity Wedgeworth
Jul 75 min read


Texas Hemp Enforcement Data: What the FY25 DSHS Report Reveals About Compliance Risk for Hemp Businesses
The Texas DSHS FY25 Consumable Hemp Program Analysis provides a closer look at hemp enforcement activity across the state. Discover what the data reveals about enforcement reviews, penalties, compliance trends, and what Texas hemp businesses can learn from the report.

Rhiannon Yard, MBA
Jun 103 min read


Texas Hemp Industry Update: A Major Win for THCA—But Immediate Risk for Delta-8
Texas hemp just changed overnight. A court blocked key THCA enforcement rules—but delta-8 is now at serious risk. Here’s what it means for your business right now.

Rhiannon Yard, MBA
May 13 min read


Hemp Industry Standards. Unite the Industry: A Call to Action
The hemp and cannabis industry is facing a defining regulatory moment.
Key decisions are being made through administrative rulemaking and enforcement—often faster than legislation and with far less public visibility. This initiative exists to ensure the industry shows up informed, aligned, and credible when it matters most.

Rhiannon Yard, MBA
Dec 27, 20253 min read
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