Austin Police Say Delta-8 THC Possession Will be Treated as a Felony

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By TG BranfaltJul 29, 2026, 11:21 am64 pts
Police in Austin, Texas say they will treat possession of delta-8 THC products as a state jail felony as a statewide product ban takes effect on Friday, KUT News reports. Felony convictions under the law could carry a punishment of 180 to 2 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. According to a Department of…

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