Saying a decision could exceed her authority, a judge has delayed ruling on a request by four Texas companies for a restraining order to keep the state from enforcing new rules on the sale of hemp-derived products.
Paul Flahive is an Accountability Reporter at Texas Public Radio. He specializes in law and legal affairs, focusing on topics such as lawsuits, cannabis regulation, and the construction and real estate industries. His work has been featured in numerous outlets, including NPR, Houston Public Media, and the Austin American-Statesman.