For the past eight months, cannabis operators and consumers in Texas — and nationwide — have closely watched the state’s hemp debate. Greg Abbott’s new order asks the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to focus on restricting youth access and tightening the nuts and bolts — testing, labeling, recordkeeping, fees, and enforcement — while adult access to lawful products stays in place. Below, we cut through (1) what changes now, (2) what agencies will do next, and (3) what hemp sellers should tackle first. In short, Texas has elected to regulate and not ban hemp products and will, therefore, move forward with two distinct cannabis markets. The TABC is scheduled to meet on September 23 to consider adopting emergency rules on prohibiting hemp sales to minors and requiring age verification.