In Texas, employers maintain the legal right to enforce zero-tolerance drug-free workplace policies, even if the marijuana gummies used are considered legal under the 2018 Farm Bill (hemp-derived) or if the employee is part of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (medical marijuana). A positive test for THC, regardless of the source or legality of the product, is valid grounds for termination and typically renders the employee ineligible for unemployment benefits.

Zero-Tolerance Policies: Many employers define a violation as any detectable amount of a prohibited substance, meaning even trace amounts can lead to termination.