Texas cities and counties could legalize recreational marijuana if a new bill passes the state Legislature. Why it matters: Two-thirds of Texans approve of legalizing marijuana for recreational use by people ages 21 and older, according to a recent poll by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. The same poll found that 81% believe possession of small … [Read more...] about Bill would create path to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas
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Medical marijuana use on the rise in Texas, among people over the age of 65
HOUSTON – Since 2015, medical marijuana has been legal in Texas, and in 2019, the list of conditions it can be used to treat was expanded. According to one study, its use among older adults is on the rise. Now, the Texas Cannabis Clinic is helping Texans get a prescription over the phone. They work with Texas Original to either pickup at one of the Houston locations or get it … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana use on the rise in Texas, among people over the age of 65
Changing winds? These are the marijuana bills we’re watching in this year’s legislative session
November’s election saw a handful of Texas cities voting to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. But statewide, lawmakers have been less enthusiastic about passing cannabis-related laws, with the most recent one being 2019’s industrial hemp law. As attitudes around marijuana become more favorable among voters in Texas, reform advocates say it’s high time for lawmakers to … [Read more...] about Changing winds? These are the marijuana bills we’re watching in this year’s legislative session
Texas Accepting Applications for Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Texas is now accepting applications as it looks to increase the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, a state agency announced on Monday. The Texas Department of Public Safety said that it is now taking applications for the so-called Compassionate Use Program (CUP), which was established by the 2015 law that legalized medical marijuana treatment in the state. The … [Read more...] about Texas Accepting Applications for Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Green wave? Cannabis decriminalization passes in five Texas cities
KERANEWS San Marcos, Denton, Elgin, Killeen and Harker Heights all voted to reduce criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession. One notable winner in Tuesday’s midterms wasn’t a Democrat or a Republican – it was a policy. Cannabis decriminalization gained ground in Texas this week when five Texas cities passed local ballot measures to reduce or eliminate penalties … [Read more...] about Green wave? Cannabis decriminalization passes in five Texas cities
Texas’ Greg Abbott won’t follow Biden’s call to forgive marijuana offenders
News provided by AXIOUS: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won't consider pardons for low-level marijuana offenders despite President Biden's call for governors to do so, according to KUT Austin. Why it matters: President Biden announced last Thursday that he will pardon all previous federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, which would remove a barrier that has blocked some … [Read more...] about Texas’ Greg Abbott won’t follow Biden’s call to forgive marijuana offenders
Could Texas be the next state to legalize marijuana?
I swear if this happens, I will lose my sh*t, Connecticut. Sorry, not sorry…. Hartford the time is now, if there ever was one.-Dabbin' Dad Voters said yes to legal weed in several states in elections last week. Could Texas be the next state to legalize marijuana? Plans to file a bill to legalize marijuana and medical marijuana have been announced by Texas Senator-elect … [Read more...] about Could Texas be the next state to legalize marijuana?
Sessions, We Will See You In Court
Jeff sessions, everybody has probably heard a thing or two about this guy. Our lovely attorney General seems to believe it is a good idea to try to reverse all the previously passed legislation regarding cannabis. Well, good luck buddy. Today is the day that Jeff Sessions is being taken to court. It is to dispute whether or not what hes trying to do is … [Read more...] about Sessions, We Will See You In Court
