In a legislative session marked by cautious progress, Texas lawmakers advanced efforts to broaden the state’s medical marijuana program while simultaneously tightening restrictions on recreational THC products. The dual-track approach reflects Texas's ongoing struggle to balance growing public support for cannabis reform with a traditionally conservative stance on drug … [Read more...] about Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Access While Reinforcing Limits on Recreational THC
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Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Program as Hemp Restrictions Loom
Austin, TX — Texas lawmakers have approved a significant expansion to the state’s medical marijuana program, broadening patient eligibility just as a controversial hemp ban threatens to disrupt the local cannabis market. The decision comes amid growing demand for legal cannabis access and increasing scrutiny of intoxicating hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC.The expansion, … [Read more...] about Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Program as Hemp Restrictions Loom
Houston Restaurant Implicated in Drug Distribution Scheme Involving Branded Packaging, Says FBI
A popular Houston eatery known for its signature smoked meats is now at the center of a federal investigation, following allegations that it was used as a front for large-scale marijuana distribution.According to a federal criminal complaint unsealed this week, the Turkey Leg Hut, a well-known local restaurant, was allegedly linked to a drug trafficking operation that … [Read more...] about Houston Restaurant Implicated in Drug Distribution Scheme Involving Branded Packaging, Says FBI
Texas Lieutenant Governor ‘Carded’ at Compliant Austin-Based Hemp Retailer
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visited the Happy Cactus, a legal hemp retailer in Austin, Texas. When Patrick entered the store, the employees asked for identification to verify his age. He complied and showed his ID, proving he was over 21. The Happy Cactus team followed the standards of best practices established by the Cannabis Retailers Alliance for Texas and other … [Read more...] about Texas Lieutenant Governor ‘Carded’ at Compliant Austin-Based Hemp Retailer
Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 3 on Wednesday. SB3 would ban the sale of THC products in the state, like Delta 8 and Delta 9. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted a video of himself asking questions at several Austin-area smoke shops on Wednesday morning. AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would keep cannabis-derived products like Delta 8 and Delta 9 from store … [Read more...] about Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
Wana Brands Brings Hemp-Derived THC Edibles to Texas
Wana Brands, North America's leading edibles provider and a subsidiary of Canopy USA LLC, announced the launch of its hemp-derived delta-9 THC gummies in Texas, marking the 22nd state where Wana gummies are available. This strategic expansion underscores Wana's commitment to delivering safe, reliable cannabis products that empower consumers to take control of their … [Read more...] about Wana Brands Brings Hemp-Derived THC Edibles to Texas
Hemp industry pushes back against Senate bill to ban THC
Six years after Texas lawmakers inadvertently triggered the state’s booming consumable hemp market, one chamber of the Legislature is pushing to shut down the industry by barring products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Yet even with the backing of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful Texas Senate leader, the proposal to ban THC faces uncertain prospects in the House, … [Read more...] about Hemp industry pushes back against Senate bill to ban THC
Texas lawmakers have high hopes to legalize THC with nearly 20 bills filed
THC seems to be top of mind for Texas politicians. Nearly two dozen bills relating to weed have been filed this legislative session, and most of them are aimed at decriminalizing the substance either partially or completely. Will Texans be free to toke up without consequence by 2026? Several reps hope so. Of the 19 bills proposed this legislative session at the Texas Capitol, … [Read more...] about Texas lawmakers have high hopes to legalize THC with nearly 20 bills filed
Texas Senator Files Bill to Ban THC, Intoxicating Hemp Products
Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, filed legislation on Feb. 20 that would deliver a knock-out blow to the state’s multibillion-dollar hemp industry if enacted. The legislation, Senate Bill 3, aims to ban all consumable hemp products containing any form of THC while leaving in place the state’s low-THC medical cannabis program that incorporates a 1% THC cap under the … [Read more...] about Texas Senator Files Bill to Ban THC, Intoxicating Hemp Products
Marijuana Possession Would Be Decriminalized In Texas Under Lawmaker’s New Bill
Low-level marijuana possession would be decriminalized in Texas if a new bill filed this week by a key House leader is enacted. The measure, HB 3242, from Rep. Joe Moody (D), would make simple possession of up to an ounce of cannabis flower a Class C misdemeanor—explicitly removing the risk of arrest and incarceration. Class C misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to … [Read more...] about Marijuana Possession Would Be Decriminalized In Texas Under Lawmaker’s New Bill
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