Texas Vape Ban Update

Texas Vape Ban Update: What SB 2024 Means for You

1) The Countdown Is On

Texas hemp law is shifting fast. On September 1, 2025, Senate Bill 2024 (SB 2024) takes effect, banning all e-cigarette and vape products that contain—or even just claim to contain—cannabinoids. That includes both THC and CBD vapes.

To keep things clear, here’s what’s changing and why we’ve already made adjustments for our Green Relief community.

2) What Exactly Is Banned?

SB 2024 widens the definition of “e-cigarette” to cover any vaporized liquid or material, even if it doesn’t contain nicotine. That means hemp vapes are squarely in the crosshairs.

Starting Sept 1, banned vape products will include:

  • Devices and cartridges containing cannabinoids (Delta-8, Delta-9, THCa, CBD, etc.)

  • Kid-appeal packaging: cartoons, candy graphics, celebrity likenesses

  • “Disguised” vapes: items made to look like highlighters, pens, watches, cosmetics, or toys

  • Certain imports: devices manufactured in, or marketed as from, China or other U.S.-designated “foreign adversary” countries

3) The Penalties Are Serious

Violations after Sept 1 are Class A misdemeanors. That’s up to $4,000 in fines per violation—and even possible jail time. This is a sharp step up from past enforcement.

4) What’s Still Legal

This ban does not apply to:

  • Gummies, tinctures, drinks, capsules, and topicals

  • Prescription medical devices or products under Texas’ Compassionate Use Program (TCUP)

So while vape products are out, most hemp-derived edibles and wellness products remain available.

5) Why Green Relief Stopped Selling Carts Early

At Green Relief, we take compliance and customer safety seriously. Because of SB 2024, we decided not to wait until September—we’ve already stopped selling vape carts effective immediately.

This ensures our customers aren’t left with products that could soon fall into a legal gray area. It’s about peace of mind: you can shop with confidence knowing everything we offer is fully compliant with Texas law.

6) The Big Picture

This change is a big shake-up for Texas hemp. Vape products have been a staple for many, but come September 1, they’ll be gone from shelves across the state.

For customers, that means shifting to other formats—like gummies or other edibles—for relief and enjoyment. For businesses like ours, it means adapting fast to protect both our community and the industry we’ve built together.

7) TL;DR

  • Sept 1, 2025: Vape ban (SB 2024) takes effect

  • What’s banned: all cannabinoid vapes, “kid-appeal” branding, disguised devices, certain imports

  • Penalties: upgraded to Class A misdemeanor (up to $4k fines, possible jail)

  • What’s still legal: gummies, tinctures, topicals, capsules, and TCUP products

  • Green Relief update: We’ve already stopped selling carts to stay ahead and keep our customers safe

Final Word

SB 2024 is the end of vape carts in Texas retail—but not the end of hemp. At Green Relief, we’ll continue to offer safe, legal, and effective alternatives so you can keep enjoying hemp without the legal headache.

Stay tuned here for updates, because when Texas hemp laws change, we’ll make sure you know exactly what it means for you.

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