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Texas Committee Unanimously Votes to Pass Decriminalization Bill
A decriminalization bill recently passed in a House committee which would reduce possession penalties and help expunge cannabis convictions in Texas.
Texas Police Ignore Local Decriminalization Ordinance in Spite of Voter Approval
Police in Denton, Texas are ignoring the city’s decriminalization measure and arresting people for low-level possession.
More Than 80% of Texans Back Medical Cannabis, Poll Says
A majority of Texans support recreational pot, too.
Texas Accepting Applications for Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
The application period will run until April 28 in Texas.
Rep. Pete Sessions Compares Weed Industry to Slavery
Local and federal officials decried Rep. Pete Sessions’ recent comments about slavery at a House Oversight Committee hearing.
Five Cities in Texas Approve Decriminalization Initiatives on Ballot
Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights, Killeen, and San Marcos in Texas recently voted to pass cannabis decriminalization measures on the recent ballot.
Texas Poll Shows Majority Support Legalizing Recreational Weed
A new poll shows that 55% of Texans support legalizing pot for recreational use, while 72% said they support legalizing medical cannabis.
Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested in Texas for Cannabis Possession
The list of celebrities and famous athletes who are caught in possession of cannabis at airports or while abroad continues to expand, this time with a former NBA player.
Texas Ag Commissioner Voices Support for Medical Pot Access
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller penned an editorial last week calling on state leaders to ease access to medicinal cannabis.
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.