The Drought And Volatile Markets Spoiled the Hemp Crops In Texas
In 2019, hemp was unanimously legalized by the Texas legislature. One of the arguments for legalizing hemp was that it was a “hot crop”...
As Cannabis Policy Evolves, Texans Show Support for Marijuana Legalization but Oppose THC
A report from Texas Public Radio highlights a recent University of Houston poll revealing a growing divide among Texans on cannabis use. While a...
Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday struck down a proposed ban on gummies, vapes and other products containing...
San Marcos’ Voters Decriminalize Marijuana, County DA Disapproves
Last Thursday, Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, requesting his opinion on San Marcos’ marijuana...
Texas at a Crossroads: The Future of Hemp-Derived THC Hangs in the Balance
Across Texas, hemp-derived THC products, gummies, drinks, and pre-rolls, are now a familiar sight, often sold in stores that outnumber fast food chains. The...
Dallas Moves Towards Marijuana Decriminalization: What You Need to Know
Dallas could be the biggest Texas city to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, as Ground Game Texas, a social justice advocacy nonprofit,...
Will Cite and Release Become the New Normal for Low-Level Marijuana Cases in Texas?
It has been over 10 months since the Texas Legislature and Gov. Greg Abbott signed the federal farm bill into Texas law, legalizing the...
Prosecutors in State’s Largest County Now Know if it’s Hemp or Marijuana
Is it marijuana or hemp? Do we prosecute or drop charges? Those are questions prosecutors around Texas have been wrestling with since the legislature...
Henry Cuellar Is Not High For Pot
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) voted against a landmark marijuana legalization bill on Friday that passed in the House. He and another Democrat were...
Austin City Council Votes to End Arrests and Fines for Low-Level Marijuana Possession
On Thursday, January 22, Austin’s City Council voted unanimously to back away from pursuing criminal charges against low-level marijuana possession offenses.
This resolution comes on...
