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Texas Hemp Crackdown Sparks Donor Influence Allegations | TDR Cannabis in 5
TDR Cannabis in Five with host Shadd Dales breaks down a growing political firestorm in Texas, where the state’s hemp crackdown is now being tied to potential donor influence. What began as aggressive enforcement against hemp retailers has escalated into a public dispute after Texas Rep. James Talarico suggested that Attorney General Ken Paxton’s actions may have benefited donors connected to the alcohol and tobacco industries. This reporting was first highlighted by Marijuana Moment.Paxton’s office has spent months targeting hemp businesses selling Delta‑8, Delta‑9 hemp products, and other…
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