Texas Hemp Labeling Requirements (2025): Checklist + Free Template

Texas hemp labeling requirements can feel messy—especially when you’re juggling product drops, COAs, and packaging vendors. This plain-English 2025 checklist shows what typically belongs on compliant hemp labels in Texas, the mistakes that trigger reprints, and a simple layout guide you can follow in any design tool.

Updated: September 23, 2025

Texas Hemp Labeling Requirements: The Checklist

Use this when you hand off packaging to your designer or printer. Always confirm final wording with current state guidance and your counsel.

• Product identity (what it is: “Hemp flower,” “Hemp-derived gummy,” etc.)
• Net quantity (ounces/grams or count; include US customary and metric if applicable)
• Ingredients (descending order; include allergens where relevant)
• Responsible party (manufacturer/distributor name and address)
• Batch/Lot number (must match COA)
• Scannable QR code that resolves to the product-specific COA
• Cannabinoid content (per serving and per package where applicable)
• Δ9 THC statement aligned with Texas rules (keep factual; avoid claims)
• Age warning (e.g., “21+” per retail policy)
• General warnings (no driving/operating machinery; keep from children/pets)
• Storage guidance (cool, dry place; away from sunlight)
• Contact information (website or support line)
• Date/Best by (optional but helpful for QA)

Formatting Tips That Prevent Reprints

• Maintain high contrast between text and background (dark on light is safest).
• Minimum sizes: 7–8 pt body on small packages (bigger if space allows).
• Ensure the QR code scans at arm’s length; avoid glossy overlays and tight curves.
• Keep units consistent across front panel, info panel, and product page.
• Match batch/lot printed on the label to the COA filename & on-page code.

Label Layout Guide (No Downloads Required)

Follow this order to keep panels readable and consistent:

1. Top band: “Product Identity” or category tag.
2. Product name (H1): e.g., HEMP FLOWER.
3. Strain & type: e.g., “Strain Name • Sativa.”
4. Net quantity: e.g., “NET WT 3.5G (0.125 OZ).”
5. Cannabinoid profile box (THCA, Δ9-THC, CBD) with note “Values shown per package.”
6. QR to COA (clear label “Scan for COA”).
7. Batch/Lot + Pkg Date on one line.
8. Responsible party and contact line.
9. Warnings & age gate (21+), then your Δ9 statement.

Copy-Ready Lines (Paste into Your Design)

BATCH / LOT #: __________   |   PKG DATE: __________

MANUFACTURED FOR: Your Brand, Austin, TX
yoursite.com • (xxx) xxx-xxxx

For adults 21+. Keep away from children & pets. Do not drive or operate machinery.

Contains hemp-derived cannabinoids. Complies with applicable Δ9 THC limits.

THCA vs. Hemp-Derived Δ9: What You Can Say on Labels

List cannabinoids factually as part of a profile (e.g., “THCA: 24.3%”). Avoid medical claims, and keep your Δ9 statement aligned with current Texas guidance. Save marketing language for web or print pieces—not the crowded info panel.

How to Print & Verify (Fast QA)

1. Run a one-sheet proof—verify trim, contrast, and QR scan on the intended substrate.
2. Confirm the batch/lot string exactly matches your inventory system and the COA page.
3. Spot-check three random units per lot (QR, net qty, legibility).

Update Log

• 2025-09-23: Informational version published; added layout guide and copy-ready lines. Download options removed.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Always verify label content against current Texas regulations and your counsel.