Our Mission
The Lone Star Hemp Coalition is a non-partisan, Texas-based advocacy organization working to protect consumer access to federally legal hemp products while advancing smart, responsible regulation. We believe adults should have the freedom to choose legal hemp products without unnecessary government overreach.
Safe Access. Smart Regulation. Strong Texas Businesses.
The Lone Star Hemp Coalition is a non-partisan, Texas-based advocacy organization working to protect consumer access to federally legal hemp products while advancing smart, responsible regulation. We believe adults should have the freedom to choose legal hemp products without unnecessary government overreach—while also ensuring public safety, transparency, and compliance. Our work sits at the intersection of consumer protection, small business rights, smart public health policy, and free-market innovation.
Who Loses If Hemp Is Banned in Texas
Veterans
Small Business
Small Business
The #1 priority for the National and Texas chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is to advocate for alternatives to opioids. The Texas VFW alone represents more than 64,000 Texas veterans who oppose a ban on hemp products.
Small Business
Small Business
Small Business
There are 53,000 jobs, 8,000+ businesses, $267 million in tax revenue and $2.1 billion in annual wages at stake. This massive industry will be wiped out on November 13th, 2026 if the federal hemp ban is not over turned.
Consumers
Small Business
Consumers
The ban on hemp threatens gun rights for veterans and patients by forcing them into a federally illegal marijuana program, fuels the black market empowering cartels, and blocks access to safer alternatives to opioids.