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
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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
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
