Pre-rolled joints and other smokable THC products will no longer be sold in Texas starting today.

Why it matters: Hemp advocates say they plan on suing after yet another blow to the multibillion-dollar industry and its consumers.

Catch up quick: Small amounts of THC were made legal through federal and state laws in 2018 and 2019, allowing consumable products to hit the market if they were less than 0.3% delta-9 THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.

• The legislation did not include limits on THCA, a compound in hemp that turns into delta-9 THC when burned.
• After Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed an effort to ban all THC last year, he ordered the Texas Department of State Health Services to add regulations to the industry.

The latest: The department's new rules now include limits on the "total THC" in a product.

• That means smokable products, like flower buds or pre-rolls, are now off the market, industry leaders say.

What they're saying: Texas Hemp Business Council executive director Mark Bordas tells Axios he fears the move will ultimately send consumers to the black market.

• "People are going to look for alternatives," Bordas says. "If they can't get it [in store or online], they're going to get it from somebody they know who knows somebody. That's where things get really frightening."
• Bordas tells Axios the council will file a lawsuit in response to the rule change, saying they don't believe the department has the authority to make the change.

The other side: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who in 2025 led the failed fight in the Texas Legislature to ban all forms of THC, says the products are dangerous and marketed to children.

Zoom out: Today's new rules mandate child-resistant packaging, labeling, testing and bookkeeping requirements.

• The department banned the sale of hemp products to those under 21 in October.

What's next: A federal ban of hemp-derived THC products goes into effect in November, although hemp industry leaders are hopeful the Trump administration will reverse course before then.

Pickleball club franchise Dill Dinkers has opened its second local spot near UT San Antonio.

Why it matters: Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in America for five years running, per the Sports & Fitness Industry Association's 2026 Topline Participation Report.

• The company says its new location is the largest indoor pickleball spot within San Antonio's city limits.

Zoom in: The 24,000-square-foot facility has 10 courts, two dedicated social areas, and materials that dull sound for a quieter playing environment.

• It has outdoor-style balls and surfaces in an indoor environment — which some players prefer in San Antonio's hot summers.

Plus: The club's coaching staff includes UT San Antonio student-athletes.

What they're saying: "We've built a space that's easy to enjoy, whether you're new to the game or play regularly," Brian Birdy, franchise owner and regional developer for Dill Dinkers, said in a statement.

• "Working with UTSA student-athletes as part of our coaching team keeps us connected to the local community."

State of play: The Newbie + Beginner Academy, starting this week, is a seven-week program for people who want to get into pickleball but don't have much experience.

• It includes coaching instruction, and paddles and balls are available to borrow.

If you go: Annual members get access to all 27 Dill Dinkers locations nationwide.

• The company says it has another 450 facilities on the way.

What's next: Dill Dinkers will host beginner clinics, all-level leagues and tournaments. The space is also available to rent for private events.

A 15-year-old student shot and injured a teacher before killing himself yesterday at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde. The teacher was hospitalized. (TPR)

🛣️ Traffic alert: The eastbound Loop 1604 to westbound Loop 1604 U-turn at I-10 will be closed for at least two weeks for construction. (MySA)

🚀 SpaceX, headquartered in South Texas, is preparing to launch the largest IPO of all time. (Axios)

🥖 South Korean chain Paris Baguette is working on a third San Antonio location in Stone Oak. Construction is scheduled to wrap in October. (SA Current)

A restaurant chain with locations in San Antonio is offering a cheeky discount as diners face higher gas prices.

How it works: Dine-in customers at Denver-based Snooze Eatery can mention the "gas price promo" now through Friday to get a discount equal to the average gas price in their state.

• In Texas, that's $3.29, per Snooze, which set the amounts for the entire promo period.
• The discount, like the price of gas, is highest in California: $5.84.
• Snooze has three locations in San Antonio: the Alamo Quarry Market, the Huebner Oaks shopping center and near Stone Oak.

Zoom out: Oil prices climbed after markets opened Sunday as the war in Iran escalated.

Zoom in: In the San Antonio area, the average price of gas per gallon stood at $3.34 in March, per GasBuddy.

• While below the national average of $3.69, San Antonio gas prices have risen sharply since January, when the average price per gallon was $2.36.