Thousands of hemp stores across Texas are nervously watching the state Legislature to see whether they may soon be forced to shut down. At any moment, a ban on THC in hemp products could receive final approval from lawmakers and head to the governor,

The Texas House voted 95-44 to criminalize the possession, sale and manufacture of the products sold by more than 8,500 license holders in vape stores,

Texas lawmakers are close to approving a ban on THC-infused hemp products, which could shut down most of the state’s hemp retail industry. Business owners say the ban would eliminate the majority of their inventory,