Baker Institute report: How a Well-Regulated Texas Hemp Industry Can Promote Public Safety

The Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University has published a report that discusses the evolving legal status of hemp-derived cannabinoids in Texas and nationwide, public health risks posed by inadequate regulation, and issues that lawmakers should consider when crafting future legislation.

It also provides recommendations for how Texas lawmakers can more effectively regulate the hemp-derived cannabinoid industry to improve product safety and prevent access among minors. Read the full report here.

This report was created by Dr. Katharine Neill Harris, Victoria Jupp, and leading cannabis attorney, Lisa Pittman who is a Nonresident Fellow in Drug Policy for the Institute.

They’ve also created an interactive map with details about every state’s hemp laws. Big thanks to You’ll find their full policy brief here and here is their brief detailing popular cannabis compounds.

This interactive map allows you to explore detailed information about each state by simply hovering your mouse over it. When you hover over a state, an info box will display key details, making it easy to quickly gather insights.

Baker Institute map showing the legal status of hemp products in each U.S. state

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