The tug-of-war between the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana-related offenses in Texas could soon see an end with a new bill in the mix. A Texas representative out of Dallas has filed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the state, directly combating Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit rampage against the usage. The Dallas defender, Rep. Jessica Gonzalez, … [Read more...] about Activists brace for Paxton’s punches to marijuana decimalization charters
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Dallas officials ban vaping, add marijuana to citywide smoking prohibition
A new Dallas ordinance will ban “electronic smoking devices” in areas across the city. Elected officials and advocates of the policy said the move will benefit public health. The new policy approved by the council during Wednesday’s meeting created a category for vapes. That includes e-cigarettes and vape pens. John Palmer is a local board member of the American Lung … [Read more...] about Dallas officials ban vaping, add marijuana to citywide smoking prohibition
Talking Texas cannabis laws and all-THC bans on the streets of Austin
The cannabis industry in Texas faces changes in the 89th Legislature now that Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed an all-THC ban carried by state Sen. Charles Perry. Legal dispensaries in Austin, Texas, and cannabis advocates have already spoken out against the proposed ban, with some calling it “tremendously out of step” with the will of the people. Texas Agriculture … [Read more...] about Talking Texas cannabis laws and all-THC bans on the streets of Austin
Texas Rep. Jessica González of Dallas files bill to legalize marijuana
Texas Rep. Jessica González of Dallas has filed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. House Bill 1208 would legalize the cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, and sale of cannabis. The bill would allow adults 21 and older to use, possess, and transport up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for personal use. Adults could also keep up to 10 ounces of cannabis in their … [Read more...] about Texas Rep. Jessica González of Dallas files bill to legalize marijuana
‘Tremendously out of step’: Texas cannabis advocates react to proposed THC ban, Patrick clarifies bill
Cannabis advocates in Texas have responded strongly to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Wednesday announcement of a proposed all-THC ban. Though Patrick clarified on Thursday the ban will not impact the state’s limited medical marijuana program, those with cannabis businesses and organizations that support marijuana legalization feel the proposed bill is “tremendously out of step” with … [Read more...] about ‘Tremendously out of step’: Texas cannabis advocates react to proposed THC ban, Patrick clarifies bill
4,600 pounds of marijuana, $400K cash seized from Farmers Branch warehouse, police say
A tip from an informant and several undercover purchases led law enforcement to uncover a complex illegal drug operation in Farmers Branch. Farmers Branch police officers and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a narcotics search warrant early Wednesday on a warehouse complex in the 2000 block of Valley View Lane, leading to the discovery of about $400,000 and … [Read more...] about 4,600 pounds of marijuana, $400K cash seized from Farmers Branch warehouse, police say
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ‘ban all THC’ in Texas. How much is even legal?
AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to ban all consumable THC in Texas, with a plan to back a bill in the upcoming legislative session to ban all forms of the psychoactive substance. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the predominant chemical in marijuana that gets people high. Generally speaking, it can be accessed in a number of forms, from the actual cannabis … [Read more...] about Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ‘ban all THC’ in Texas. How much is even legal?
Farmers Branch warehouse repackaged hemp products with real marijuana, police say
The Brief Farmers Branch police said they got a tip about an illegal drug operation in the city that involved legal hemp products that were repackaged with illegal marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms. Lab tests on some of the products revealed high levels of THC, some as high as 60-70%, as well as various concentrations of psilocybin. The raid was conducted just a … [Read more...] about Farmers Branch warehouse repackaged hemp products with real marijuana, police say
Unregulated Texas hemp industry clashes with legislators, medical marijuana providers
An eclectic group packed a private room inside a tony downtown Austin steakhouse on a Friday evening in September.Burly and bearded, conservative and buttoned up, tattooed and pierced – roughly 60 representatives of the state’s multibillion-dollar consumable hemp sector gathered to figure out how to keep state lawmakers from eliminating their fast-growing industry.Why This … [Read more...] about Unregulated Texas hemp industry clashes with legislators, medical marijuana providers
Dallas joins Texas cities sued by AG Ken Paxton over cannabis decriminalization
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas over its recent decision to decriminalize cannabis, joining at least five other Texas cities facing similar court battles. The lawsuit, filed just weeks after 67% of Dallas voters approved Proposition R, also known as the "Dallas Freedom Act," challenges the city's move to amend its charter and prevent police from … [Read more...] about Dallas joins Texas cities sued by AG Ken Paxton over cannabis decriminalization
