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TXFoundational Certificate
Texas Hemp Retail Compliance Basics
What Every Texas Smoke Shop Employee Must Know in 2026
4
Lessons
9
Quiz Questions
3h
Est. Duration
0%
Complete
About This Course
Texas DSHS adopted sweeping new hemp rules effective March 31, 2026. One inspection can result in fines, product embargo, or license revocation — and each day of violation is a separate offense. This course covers the foundational compliance requirements every Texas hemp retailer must follow to stay open and avoid penalties.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the March 31, 2026 DSHS rule changes and what they mean for your store
- Know which products are now banned from Texas retail shelves
- Understand the Retail Hemp Registration requirement and $5,000 annual fee
- Identify your record-keeping obligations under 25 TAC Chapter 300
- Know what inspectors look for and how to prepare for a DSHS inspection
Course Curriculum
1
Module 1: The 2026 Rule Changes — What Changed and Why It Matters
2 lessons
Lesson 1: How Texas Hemp Law Got Here·15 min
Lesson 2: What Products Are Legal vs. Banned·18 min
2
Module 2: Retail Hemp Registration and Your Legal Obligations
1 lessons
Lesson 3: Retail Hemp Registration — What It Is and How to Get It·12 min
3
Module 3: DSHS Inspections — What to Expect
1 lessons
Lesson 4: How DSHS Inspects Hemp Retailers·14 min
$49one-time
3 hours of content
4 lessons across 3 modules
Certificate of completion
Who Should Take This
- Smoke shop owners and managers
- Hemp retail store employees
- CBD shop staff
- Vape shop employees selling hemp products
- Anyone new to Texas hemp retail
Regulation Sources
- Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 443 — Consumable Hemp Products
- 25 TAC Chapter 300 — DSHS Consumable Hemp Program Rules (eff. March 31, 2026)
- DSHS Rule §300.701 — Age Verification Emergency Rule
- DSHS Rule §300.702 — Retail Hemp Registration