Texas Hemp THC Crackdown: New Texas rules take effect July 31, banning most synthetic hemp-derived THC products (including delta-8, delta-10, THCP and THCA flower) while keeping certain delta-9 items legal if they stay at or under 0.3% THC by dry weight; possession can mean state jail felony penalties. Local Enforcement Push: Milwaukee adopted an ordinance setting the maximum Wisconsin-allowed penalties for businesses that sell intoxicating cannabinoid products to minors, building on last year’s under-21 hemp-derived THC ban. Public Safety: Saskatchewan RCMP report fatal highway crashes up sharply since June 1, with impairment and drugs cited in a growing share of deaths, and say targeted check stops ramp up for the August long weekend. Regulatory/Legal Watch: Brazil’s Supreme Court authorized a federal probe into Lula’s son over alleged influence in medical cannabis commercialization decisions. Industry & Consumer Reality: Michigan’s legal cannabis is getting cheaper fast amid oversupply, heavy discounting and intense retail competition—good for shoppers, tougher for operators. Buyer Guidance: A CBD buying guide urges shoppers to ask for a current COA and verify batch/lot details before paying. International Busts: Hong Kong Customs seized 3.9 kg of cannabis at the airport; India’s Odisha STF seized 497 kg worth about Rs 2.5 crore in an interstate smuggling case.