THC vapes are banned from Texas retailers: 5 things to know Business owners brace for sweeping ban on popular product: 'We were prepared to pivot and adapt' Texas Bans Chinese Made VapesHere's How U.S. Brands Can Still Legally Jomotech Vape ban empties shelves at local smoke shops Texas just banned a huge chunk of vapes from mint flavors to devices made in China., Shops are tossing inventory into the trash, customers are walking out empty handed, and fines run as high as $4 Texas THC vape ban is here: What it might mean for you.