# Republicans just banned all weed products in Texas including edibles and Delta-8

> This bill is insane. This legislature legalized hemp six years ago. But instead of regulating this booming industry in our state, we are now going backwards to the days of prohibition.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 19, 2026  
**Tags:** Hemp, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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This bill is insane. This legislature legalized hemp six years ago. But instead of regulating this booming industry in our state, we are now going backwards to the days of prohibition.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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