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Texas Supreme Court Bans Smokable Hemp Production, Sales
Texas maintains a ban on smokable hemp, which could lead to millions of dollars lost in tax revenue when companies move out of state to operate.
Texas Republican Party Policies Include Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
A recent gathering of the Texas State Republican Party issued a number of platform stances on multiple topics, including cannabis.
Five Texas Cities to Vote on Decriminalization This Year
This year, at least five cities in Texas will be voting on decriminalization, providing a back-door approach to legalizing.
Local Texas Advocacy Group Collects Signatures for Decriminalization Initiative
An organization recently shared that it acquired enough signatures to add a cannabis decriminalization initiative for the city of Killeen, Texas.
Austin Voters Approve Measure to Decriminalize Pot
Police officers in Austin, Texas will no longer issue citations for most cannabis possession misdemeanors.
City of Houston Bans E-Cigarettes, Vaping in Public Spaces
The same rules that apply to cigarettes and cigars now extend to vaping devices and e-cigarettes in Houston.
Congressman Working To Secure Release of Brittney Griner From Russia
Texas Democrat says Griner’s ongoing detention in Russia is ‘extremely concerning’ and calls for her return.
Austin, Texas Cannabis Decriminalization Initiative Set for Ballot in May
The Austin Freedom Act of 2021 also aims to ban dangerous 'no knock' warrants.
Texas Supreme Court Takes Case Challenging Smokable Hemp Ban
Texas' hemp industry is challenging the ban against smokeable hemp and taking it all the way to the state supreme court.
Texas Judge Blocks State’s Delta-8 THC Ban
A recent temporary injunction issued by a judge in Texas allows retailers to resume selling Delta-8 THC products in the state.