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Texas will ban Delta-8 on July 31. Austin police say possession will be a felony
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by KUT
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They say that possessing Delta-8 will be considered a felony after the ban takes effect.
A ban on Delta-8 in Texas is set to take effect. The ban is scheduled for July 31. Austin police have stated their position on the upcoming ban. They say that possessing Delta-8 will be considered a felony after the ban takes effect. For more information on the ban and its implications, readers can refer to the source, KUT. Details on the ban and enforcement are available from this source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KUT ·
Reading time: 1 min
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