In less than 60 days, the Texas Legislature will convene for the 89th Session, the only opportunity for lawmakers to consider expanding the state's medical cannabis program for the next two years. The Texas Compassionate Use Program provides relief to patients living with qualifying medical conditions, including epilepsy, PTSD and cancer by connecting patients with licensed … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide
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Getting High With the “Pot Lady” Running for the Texas House
Sally Duval, a 59-year-old first-time candidate for the Texas House, has just taken what can only be described as a heroic bong rip, vigorously bubbling the water in the glass bong’s bottom chamber and then expertly riding the weed-packed bowl out of its holster as she inhaled deeply. Sitting at her kitchen table, she holds it in her lungs for several seconds while making that … [Read more...] about Getting High With the “Pot Lady” Running for the Texas House
Porn Star Kendra Sunderland’s Marijuana Possession Case Dismissed in Texas
Kendra Sunderland is in the clear in her marijuana possession case, TMZ has learned. Legal docs obtained by TMZ reveal the adult film actress' case has been dismissed 2 months after her arrest in Montgomery County, Texas, for felony marijuana possession. Kendra Sunderland mug shot You'll remember, Kendra was caught with less than one gram of THC in Texas, where marijuana is … [Read more...] about Porn Star Kendra Sunderland’s Marijuana Possession Case Dismissed in Texas
Willie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Country music icon and Texas native Willie Nelson last week endorsed a Dallas ballot measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis, saying that it is “long past time to end the criminalization of weed.” Nelson’s comments came in a statement supporting Proposition R, a Dallas ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana that will appear on the November general … [Read more...] about Willie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Texas loopholes may have enabled the sale of marijuana at hemp dispensaries
The sale of marijuana is illegal in Texas except for some limited medicinal use, right? Not so fast. A recent article in Texas Monthly claims that the state has basically legalized marijuana. On this edition of Weekend Insight, TPR’s Jerry Clayton speaks with the author, Russell Gould, senior editor at Texas Monthly. This conversation has been edited for length and … [Read more...] about Texas loopholes may have enabled the sale of marijuana at hemp dispensaries
Dallas could become largest Texas city to decriminalize marijuana
DALLAS — Dallas’ city secretary will decide over the summer if the advocacy group Ground Game Texas gathered enough signatures to place marijuana decriminalization on the November ballot. The group says it has gathered more than 50,000 signatures and verified at least 21,000 of them. 20,000 signatures are needed to force a referendum. The group’s goal is to stop arrests and … [Read more...] about Dallas could become largest Texas city to decriminalize marijuana
New cannabis-infused drink coming to Texas this summer
A new cannabis-derived drink will soon be on the shelves of select Central Texas liquor stores and venues. Wherehouse Beverage Co. is expanding the beverage company's presence into Austin and Nashville with its award-winning THC-infused, WYNK seltzers. The move marks a significant stride for the burgeoning cannabis beverage industry, according to a release. "We're thrilled to … [Read more...] about New cannabis-infused drink coming to Texas this summer
Dallas May Put Marijuana Decriminalization to Voters as City Council Member Advocates for “Dallas Freedom Act”
In a move that could shift the tides of marijuana legislation in the Lone Star State, Dallas residents may soon have their say on decriminalizing small amounts of the substance; this follows Council member Chad West's announcement to introduce the "Dallas Freedom Act", aiming to place the measure on the November ballot according to a news release obtained by The Texas Tribune … [Read more...] about Dallas May Put Marijuana Decriminalization to Voters as City Council Member Advocates for “Dallas Freedom Act”
‘Come and toke it’: Take a look inside Power Biopharms, a cannabis farm in North Texas
The reluctance of Texas lawmakers to expand the legality of marijuana in the state isn’t stopping a growing industry of niche cannabis producers who see opportunity in the Lone Star state. So what’s it like to be a craft hemp cultivator trying to grow legal cannabis in Texas? Colt Powers, the co-founder and CEO of Power BioPharms in Euless, said its been challenging to … [Read more...] about ‘Come and toke it’: Take a look inside Power Biopharms, a cannabis farm in North Texas
Marijuana decriminalization stumbles in latest Texas election
LUBBOCK, Texas (KXAN) — An effort to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana appeared on the ballot recently in another Texas community, and the results turned out differently than similar initiatives, including here in Austin. This past weekend voters in Lubbock overwhelming rejected Proposition A by a margin of 30 percentage points — 65% opposed the measure, while 35% … [Read more...] about Marijuana decriminalization stumbles in latest Texas election
