Grow Hemp in Texas
1) How can I apply for a license to grow hemp in Texas?
An application must be submitted online to TDA: https://licensing.texasagriculture.gov/. Applicants who may need assistance are encouraged to contact their TDA regional office
2) Will there be a limited number of hemp licenses available?
No. There is no limit to the number of licenses available and no waitlist!
3) What is the cost of acquiring a hemp license in Texas?
Per the state statute, the license is $100 and the lot permits (participation fees) are $100 per lot, regardless of size. Applicants must also register at least one facility when applying. The cost to register a facility is $100 for each facility registered. The cost to modify the GPS locations of a registered facility is $500. Other fees may be applicable. All fees to TDA are nonrefundable.
4) When is the best time to plant my hemp crop in Texas?
Planting timelines depend on soil composition and climate, which varies in the State of Texas. At this time there are no best practices established for planting. For further information, please visit: https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/hemp/.
5) When should I schedule my hemp crop to be tested?
TDA will not conduct any hemp sampling. You must contract with a third-party vendor. A sample of a hemp crop must be collected for testing before harvest. The hemp crop should be harvested within fifteen (15) days from sample collection. Failure to harvest within fifteen (15) days from sample collection will trigger a second and final sample collection. The hemp crop must be harvested within fifteen (15) days from the second and final sample collection
6) What does TDA certified or approved hemp seed mean?
“Certified or Approved hemp seed” means seed that meets the legal standards for seed quality and labeling required by Texas and federal law, the legal standards of the jurisdictions from where the seed is originally sold and produced, and the additional hemp seed quality and labeling requirements required by the Department. TDA does not certify or approve the genetics or THC levels of hemp seeds. (Genetics at CBD Seed Labs are of the highest quality and 100% USDA approved)