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AUSTIN - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to increase their enforcement action against hemp .

Abbott called hemp products dangerous in his Tuesday release. The governor previously vetoed legislation that would have banned their sale and possession.

Increased hemp enforcement

What's new:

The directive will have DPS toughen their action against vape and smoke shops that are now under new guidelines for selling hemp products.

Abbott included the following stipulations in his release:

DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division (CID) will conduct targeted operations to identify vape and smoke shops of concern, then work with state, local, and federal partners, to perform inspections to determine legal violations.

DPS CID Special Ag

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