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
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Texas sues 5 cities, including Denton, over marijuana policies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against 5 Texas cities for policies regarding marijuana possession and distribution. The lawsuits were filed by the State of Texas against Denton, Austin, San Marcos, Killeen and Elgin. The cities have adopted amnesty and non-prosecution policies about marijuana. Paxton argues the policies violate Texas law. "I will not … [Read more...] about Texas sues 5 cities, including Denton, over marijuana policies
Edible Dangers: Huge increase in young children treated for ingesting marijuana
Emergency rooms in Texas are seeing a huge increase in very young children who've ingested marijuana. Data obtained by the News 4 I-Team shows edibles are most often to blame: candies and snacks infused with THC. (SBG San Antonio) SAN ANTONIO - Emergency rooms in Texas are seeing a huge increase in very young children who've ingested marijuana. Data obtained by the News 4 … [Read more...] about Edible Dangers: Huge increase in young children treated for ingesting marijuana
It’s a small difference between hemp and marijuana but it could land you in trouble despite recent changes in the law:
SAN ANTONIO — Hemp and marijuana have two different paths in Texas as one is legal, and the other is not all because of how much THC they each have. We spoke with an attorney about how this detail is playing out in cases across Bexar County. The difference between hemp and marijuana is a small one with a huge impact. "You can lose jobs. The arrest immediately goes on your … [Read more...] about It’s a small difference between hemp and marijuana but it could land you in trouble despite recent changes in the law:
More than $2M in marijuana seized at Texas-Mexico border
LAREDO (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working at the I-35 checkpoint seized more than $2 million in marijuana on Nov. 3. A service dog sniffed out 156 bundles of narcotics hidden inside a tractor trailer, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Agents then found the marijuana during a secondary inspection of the trailer. when a tractor trailer … [Read more...] about More than $2M in marijuana seized at Texas-Mexico border
Report: Texas Law Enforcement Won’t Stop Raiding Hemp Shops
When Congress legalized industrial hemp in 2018, it prompted a tidal wave of CBD-based products while also eliminating a front in the war on drugs. But in Texas, some local law enforcement officials continue to fight the old battle, as a report this week in the Dallas Observer highlights. The story details a recent raid at the store Venom Vapors in Killeen, Texas, where cops, … [Read more...] about Report: Texas Law Enforcement Won’t Stop Raiding Hemp Shops
Advocates in Lubbock, Texas Collected Enough Signatures for Weed Decriminalization Initiative
Advocates in Texas recently announced that they’ve collected enough signatures to add a decriminalization initiative to the ballot in Lubbock, located in the northwestern part of the state. According to 2022 census data, the city is home to 264,000 people, and is among the top 10 most populated cities in the state. On Oct. 11, advocates announced that they have collected 8,800 … [Read more...] about Advocates in Lubbock, Texas Collected Enough Signatures for Weed Decriminalization Initiative
Dallas Restaurant Warns Customers: ‘If You Have The Smell of Marijuana, We Will Not Serve You’
Tex-Mex restaurant E-Bar has been the talk of the town for its anti-stoner policy that is spelled out in a sign posted on its window: “If You Have The Smell Of Marijuana On You We Will Not Serve You.” (“Marijuana” is underlined for good measure.) The signage has drawn recent attention, including in a story published Wednesday by The Dallas Observer. But the owner of the … [Read more...] about Dallas Restaurant Warns Customers: ‘If You Have The Smell of Marijuana, We Will Not Serve You’
New Braunfels police arrest three, seize pounds of marijuana and over a quarter million in cash
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Police in New Braunfels say they arrested three men after finding guns, pounds of marijuana, and over a quarter million dollars cash in their vehicles in the parking lot of a public park. Police were called to Fischer Park around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday evening. Witnesses reportedly told police there were three suspicious men wearing all black outside of … [Read more...] about New Braunfels police arrest three, seize pounds of marijuana and over a quarter million in cash
Texas Lawmakers Pass Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
A Texas House of Representatives legislative panel this week unanimously approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The measure, House Bill 218, was approved by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee with a vote of 9-0 on Tuesday. If passed, the legislation would remove criminal penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmakers Pass Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
