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> New Texas hemp-derived THC rules take effect March 31, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reveals Senate committee assignments, and state educators revisit Cesar Chavez…

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# Texas Hemp Rules, Senate Committee Lineup & Chavez Curriculum

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Texas Political Spotlight March 27, 2026

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New Texas rules on hemp-derived THC products take effect March 31, reshaping what can be sold, who can sell it and how the industry operates, with major implications for businesses, consumers and enforcement across the state. Lt. Gov Dan Patrick has unveiled the Texas Senate committee lineup. At the same time, state education leaders are moving to revise curriculum guidance tied to Cesar Chavez amid emerging allegations, prompting immediate changes in classrooms and raising broader questions about how schools respond when historical narratives shift.

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> Texas DSHS has announced their new rules for hemp products, including a ban on THCa flower, increased licensing fees, and more that we’ll cover in detail!  
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> These proposed rules would go into effect on March 31st, and we are currently preparing a lawsuit in response. [#texas](https://twitter.com/hashtag/texas?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)… [pic.twitter.com/5qYh2ToUOz](https://t.co/5qYh2ToUOz)
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> — Hometown Hero ATX (@HometownHeroATX) [March 9, 2026](https://twitter.com/HometownHeroATX/status/2031084433768431986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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> On Monday, the Texas Education Agency told school districts to cancel or redirect any events tied to Cesar Chavez and to remove references to him from classroom lessons and materials.  
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> — FOX SA (@KABBFOX29) [March 23, 2026](https://twitter.com/KABBFOX29/status/2036183548059648170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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