What to Do Before the December 11 Hemp Deadline

Hemp's federal definition changes December 11 unless Congress acts. Here's what stays legal, where Congress stands today, and how to call your reps. Two federal dates are coming for the hemp industry: November 12 (synthetic cannabinoids lose hemp status) and December 11 (the new total-THC definition and the 0.4 mg per-container cap take effect). Congress is in its lame-duck session right now, and the December 11 funding deadline is the likeliest moment for any change. In this video: • What Section 781 changes about the federal definition of hemp • What stays legal after December 11 (and what doesn't, including most full-spectrum CBD) • Where Congress stands: the delay talks, the reconciliation proposal, and the opposition • What it means in Texas, where state rules and the January legislative session add a second layer • Exactly how to call and email your U.S. representatives 📞 TAKE ACTION BEFORE DECEMBER 11 Find your House member: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative Find your senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 Call script (30 seconds): "Hi, my name is ___, and I'm a constituent from [city or ZIP]. I'm calling about the federal hemp definition that takes effect December 11. I'd like [Representative/Senator ___] to support a federal regulatory framework for hemp (age limits, testing, and labeling), or at minimum another delay in the December funding bill, rather than letting a flat ban take effect. Thank you." Add one personal sentence if you can, such as being a store owner, employee, farmer, or customer. Then send the same message through their website contact form. 📍 RESTART: Austin and Cedar Park, Texas, plus nationwide shipping. https://www.restartcbd.com 🔔 Subscribe for Beyond Texas updates. If anything changes before December 11, we'll post fast. Updated November 10, 2026. This situation is changing daily. ⚠️ Educational purposes only, not legal advice. Confirm current status on Congress.gov and with your attorney before making compliance decisions. #HempLaw #TexasHemp #CBDNews