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As of April 1, 2026, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) smokable hemp retail restriction is live. THCA flower, hemp pre-rolls, vape cartridges and disposables, and concentrates can no longer be sold at Texas-licensed retail locations.
If you’re reading this because you’re trying to figure out what you can still get and how to get it, you’re in the right place.
The short answer: you can still order everything at D8Austin.com, same as always. What changed is where Texas customers receive their orders — at their door via shipping, or at their vehicle in our Austin parking lot, where Frosted Brands team members are standing by to complete pickups. What didn’t change is the product catalog, the prices, or the brands.
For the full regulatory background — the THCA math, how the DSHS rules were written, the legal challenges working through the courts, and what H.R. 5371 means for November 2026 — our March 2026 deep-dive covers all of it. This post is focused on your options right now.
Table of Contents:
- What the Ban Covers (And What It Doesn’t)
- Why D8Austin.com Can Still Fulfill Your Order
- Two Ways to Order Flower, Vapes & Concentrates Right Now
- What’s Still Inside the D8 Austin Store
- What Hasn’t Changed
- Frequently Asked Questions
What the Ban Covers (And What It Doesn’t)
The DSHS rule prohibits Texas retail establishments from selling:
- THCA flower — all strains, all formats (indoor, outdoor, hybrid, indica, sativa)
- Hemp pre-rolls and THCP pre-rolls
- Vape cartridges and disposable vape devices containing cannabinoids
- Concentrates — live resin, rosin, wax, shatter, hash, moon rocks
The ban does not cover:
- Hemp-derived edibles (Delta-9 gummies, Delta-8 gummies, THCP edibles, HHC products)
- Tinctures and CBD oil
- Capsules and softgels
- Topicals
- THC syrups and beverages
- Kratom products
- Mushroom and nootropic products
- Syringe-format vape fluid (fill-your-own-device concentrates) — these remain Texas-compliant
The D8 Austin retail store at 9231 W. Parmer Ln., Suite 102, Austin, TX 78717 is open today carrying its full edibles, tinctures, kratom, and mushroom lineup. If you come in looking for flower or vapes, our staff will point you to your two options below.
Why D8Austin.com Can Still Fulfill Your Order
D8 Austin and FrostedBrands.com are both owned and operated by HerbalXchange LLC, a Florida-domiciled entity. The Texas DSHS retail restriction applies to Texas-licensed retail establishments — it does not extend to online orders fulfilled from outside Texas by a Florida-based business. This is the same legal framework that allows national online hemp retailers to continue shipping to Texas customers. D8Austin.com operates under this structure, which is why your ordering experience at the site remains unchanged.
Two Ways to Order Flower, Vapes & Concentrates Right Now
Both D8 Austin and FrostedBrands.com are owned and operated by HerbalXchange LLC, a Florida-domiciled entity. The Texas DSHS retail restriction applies to Texas-licensed retail establishments — it does not extend to online orders fulfilled from outside Texas by a Florida-based business. This is the same legal framework that allows national online hemp retailers to continue shipping to Texas customers. You have two options:
Option 1: Order at D8Austin.com — Ships to Your Door
Nothing changes here. Browse our shop, add to cart, check out. Your flower, vapes, and concentrates ship to your Texas address the same way they always have — same carrier, same timeframe, same prices, same brands. The full product catalog remains available online.
Texas customers can also browse FrostedBrands.com, our sister brand under HerbalXchange LLC, which carries the same inventory at identical prices as an additional ordering option.
Option 2: Austin-Area Curbside Vehicle Pickup
If you’re in the Austin area and prefer to pick up in person, we have a curbside vehicle transfer option at 9231 W. Parmer Ln., Austin, TX 78717 — the same address as our retail store. A Frosted Brands team member handles all pickups.
How it works, step by step:
- Place your order at D8Austin.com. Select “Local Pickup – 9231 W. Parmer Lane” at checkout.
- Save your order confirmation. You’ll need your order number at pickup.
- Drive to 9231 W. Parmer Ln., Austin, TX 78717. Pull into the parking lot — no specific spot required.
- Text or call 727-692-8125 to let us know you’ve arrived. Include:
- Your name
- Your order number
- Your vehicle’s make, model, and color
- A Frosted Brands team member will come to your vehicle, verify your identity via your driver’s license, and complete your order transfer at your car.
Important: Orders for smokable hemp, vapes, and concentrates can no longer be completed inside the D8 Austin retail location. All transfers for these product categories happen at the vehicle in the parking lot. The retail store remains fully open for edibles, tinctures, kratom, and all other in-store categories.
Pickup Hours:
| Day | Hours |
| Monday – Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Bring with you:
- Your driver’s license (required for identity verification)
- Your order number (email confirmation or screenshot is fine)
What’s Still Inside the D8 Austin Store
The retail restriction covers smokable hemp products only. Our store at 9231 W. Parmer Ln. continues to carry:
- Delta-9 THC gummies — hemp-compliant D9 from 3CHI, Mellow Fellow, TRE House, and others
- Delta-8 gummies and edibles — still legal in Texas, fully stocked
- THCP, HHC, and CBN edibles — unaffected by the smokable ban
- CBD tinctures, capsules, and topicals
- THC syrups and beverages
- Syringe-format vape fluid — fill-your-own-device concentrates, Texas-compliant and available in-store
- Kratom — full selection including powder, extract, capsules, gummies, shots, and soft chews
- Mushroom products and nootropics
Everything above is also available online at D8Austin.com for home delivery.
What Hasn’t Changed
Your prices haven’t changed. Your brands haven’t changed. The products that moved off Texas retail shelves are available through FrostedBrands.com at exactly the same price points with the same shipping you’ve always received. If you’re an Austin-area customer, the curbside pickup option gets you the same products at the same location, with the only difference being the transfer happens at your vehicle instead of inside the store.
Consumer possession of THCA flower or hemp concentrates legally purchased before April 1 is not criminalized by the DSHS rules. The rules govern commercial activity — manufacture, distribution, and retail sale — not what’s already in your home.
We’re also monitoring two active legal challenges that could change the retail picture before this year is out. If a court issues an injunction that affects the rules, we’ll update this post and communicate with our customer base directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still buy THCA flower in Texas after April 1, 2026?
Not at a Texas retail store — that is what the DSHS rule prohibits. However, you can still order THCA flower at D8Austin.com for home delivery, exactly as you’ve always done. D8 Austin is owned by HerbalXchange LLC, a Florida-domiciled entity, and online orders are fulfilled outside Texas — placing them outside the scope of the Texas retail restriction. Austin-area customers can also use the curbside vehicle pickup option at 9231 W. Parmer Ln. The products are still available. Only the Texas in-store retail channel is affected.
Is it legal to ship THCA flower to Texas from out of state?
Yes. The DSHS rules govern Texas-licensed retail establishments — they apply to the act of selling at a physical retail location in Texas, not to online orders shipped from a Florida-based business. D8 Austin operates under HerbalXchange LLC, a Florida entity, and fulfills online orders from outside Texas. This is the same legal framework that allows other out-of-state online hemp retailers to continue shipping to Texas customers. THCA flower that tests below 0.3% delta-9 THC at origin also remains federally compliant under the 2018 Farm Bill — the DSHS formula changes how Texas counts THC for retail compliance purposes but does not alter the product’s federal legal status.
So my D8Austin.com account and ordering experience stay exactly the same?
Yes. Place your order at D8Austin.com as you always have. Nothing about the checkout process, your account, your order history, or your product access has changed. For Texas customers, products ship from Florida-based fulfillment. For Austin-area customers who prefer pickup, select the local pickup option at checkout and follow the curbside steps above.
What is FrostedBrands.com and how is it related to D8 Austin?
FrostedBrands.com and D8 Austin are both owned and operated by HerbalXchange LLC, a Florida entity. They carry identical inventory at identical prices. FrostedBrands.com is operated as a Florida-based online retailer, placing it outside the scope of Texas DSHS retail restrictions. Texas customers ordering through FrostedBrands.com receive their products shipped directly to their door — the same experience as ordering from any out-of-state online hemp retailer.
How exactly does the Austin curbside pickup work?
Place your order at D8Austin.com and select the Austin local pickup option at checkout. When you arrive at 9231 W. Parmer Ln., pull into the parking lot — any spot is fine. Text or call 727-692-8125 with your name, order number, and your vehicle’s make, model, and color. A Frosted Brands team member will come to your vehicle, verify your identity using your driver’s license, and hand off your order. The whole exchange takes just a few minutes. Pickup is available Monday–Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM, Thursday–Friday 9 AM–9 PM, Saturday 10 AM–9 PM, Sunday 10 AM–7 PM.
Do I need to bring my ID for curbside pickup?
Yes — your driver’s license is required for identity verification at the vehicle. You should also have your order number available (a screenshot of your confirmation email works). When you send your arrival text, include your vehicle’s make, model, and color so the team can find you quickly in the lot.
Does FrostedBrands.com charge more than D8 Austin?
No. FrostedBrands.com is a mirror of D8 Austin’s pricing. Same products, same brands, same prices, same shipping carrier and timeframe. There is no price difference between the two platforms.
What hemp products can I still buy inside the D8 Austin retail store?
Everything the ban doesn’t cover: Delta-9 THC gummies, Delta-8 gummies, THCP edibles, HHC products, CBN gummies, CBD tinctures and capsules, THC syrups, THC beverages, mushroom products, nootropics, syringe-format vape fluid (fill-your-own-device), and the full kratom lineup — powder, extract, capsules, gummies, shots, and soft chews. The full online catalog for these categories is also available at D8Austin.com with home delivery.
What is FrostedBrands.com and should I use it instead of D8Austin.com?
FrostedBrands.com is our sister brand, also operated by HerbalXchange LLC. It carries the same products at the same prices as D8Austin.com. You don’t need to switch — D8Austin.com is still your primary store and nothing about ordering there has changed. FrostedBrands.com is simply an additional option if you’d like to browse from that platform.
Is hemp vape still available anywhere?
THC vape cartridges and disposables had already been banned from Texas retail under SB 2024, which took effect September 1, 2025 — that predates the April 1 smokable hemp ban entirely. Syringe-format vape fluid (designed for users to fill their own devices) remains Texas-compliant and is available online at FrostedBrands.com. Vape cartridges and disposables can be ordered through FrostedBrands.com for home delivery or local Austin-area pickup in Texas.
Can I still order hemp flower directly through D8Austin.com?
Yes. D8Austin.com’s online store remains active. For Texas customers, smokable hemp product orders are fulfilled through FrostedBrands.com’s Florida operations and shipped to your door. Your shopping experience on the site is the same as it’s always been.
Is it illegal to possess THCA flower I bought before April 1?
No. The DSHS rules address the commercial side of the transaction — manufacture, distribution, and retail sale. Consumer possession of products legally purchased before April 1 is not criminalized by these rules. You are not in violation of anything for the products you already have at home.
Will these restrictions be permanent?
Uncertain. Two active legal challenges could produce injunctions or rulings that change the retail picture: the Texas Supreme Court’s pending ruling in Sky Marketing Corp. v. DSHS, which addresses whether DSHS has statutory authority to reclassify hemp-derived cannabinoids, and a forthcoming Texas Hemp Business Council lawsuit arguing that DSHS exceeded its authority by rewriting the definition of “total delta-9 THC” through administrative rulemaking rather than legislative action. Courts in other states have granted injunctions against similar rules. We’re watching both and will update this post if the situation changes materially.
What about federal law changes in November 2026?
H.R. 5371, signed by President Trump on November 12, 2025, included Section 781, which rewrites the federal definition of hemp and caps finished hemp products at 0.4mg total THC per container — a limit that would affect hemp edibles nationally, not just smokables. That federal provision takes effect November 12, 2026. Congressional efforts to repeal or replace it are in progress. Our March 2026 regulatory guide covers the federal picture in detail.
Legal & Regulatory Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Hemp regulations at the state and federal level are actively evolving. D8 Austin and FrostedBrands.com monitor regulatory developments and update inventory and policies to maintain compliance. For questions about your specific legal situation, consult a licensed Texas attorney. All products are hemp-derived and produced to comply with applicable federal and state law at the time of sale. Must be 21+ to purchase.
