Texas Hemp Shops Raided, Judge Declines to Intervene

OG Article By Stone Slade | Blazed News

September 18 2025

Raid on CBD House of Healing

Brennon and Brittany Manske own CBD House of Healing in Abilene, Texas.

They sell legal hemp products, including CBD, under the 2018 Farm Bill.

In August, Abilene police raided their shop, seizing $400,000 in inventory.

The Manskes claim the raid used flawed testing and misinformation.

They insist all products were legal hemp.

Lawsuit Filed

The Manskes sued to recover their inventory and halt further raids.

Another shop owner, Nate Shahbain, joined the lawsuit, fearing similar raids.

They argue the seizure threatens their business survival.

Judge’s Ruling

Federal Judge James Wesley Hendrix denied their request for a temporary restraining order.

He said federal courts cannot interfere with state criminal cases.

Financial loss, he ruled, isn’t irreparable harm.

Reputational damage was deemed speculative.

The Manskes must fight in state court first.

Faulty Testing

The raid relied on Safariland field kits and National Medical Services lab results.

Both are known for overestimating THC levels.

An officer admitted during the raid that the tests were unreliable.

Yet, the results justified the seizure.

Legal Disconnect

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC.

Texas police, however, enforce their own interpretations, targeting hemp shops with bans and raids.

Inaccurate tests fuel wrongful seizures and arrests.

Impact on Hemp Industry

The ruling leaves Texas hemp retailers vulnerable.

The Manskes’ products remain in evidence, their shop struggles, and customers lack access. Other retailers face uncertainty, as local enforcement overrides federal law.

Takeaway

Hemp is legal in Texas, but local police can disrupt businesses with little recourse.

Retailers fight costly legal battles, risking closure before resolution.