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Report Finds Legal Cannabis Could Bring Texas $500M In Annual Tax Revenue
A new report found that Texas could bring in significant revenue if they legalized cannabis.
Hemp Flower Bans Threaten Commerce In Indiana And Texas
Despite hemp being legal across the country, bans on smokeable flower are threatening farmers.
Texas Law Enforcement Will Not Test THC Levels in Misdemeanor Possession Cases
Amidst confusion over hemp laws in Texas, this new development was just announced.
Low-Level Cannabis Convictions Plummet After Texas Legalizes Hemp
State officials are working to develop more cost-effective testing procedures to distinguish marijuana from hemp.
Texas Suddenly Stops Issuing Permits For New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Texas Department of Public Safety abruptly suspended the permitting process just one week after launching it.
The Life And Career Of Late Left-Wing Texas Journalist, Molly Ivins
A new documentary tells the little-known story of an influential liberal columnist.
New Mexico May Start Allowing Texas Residents Access to Medical Marijuana
Some patient advocates are concerned that the policy could lead to illegal behavior.
Texas School District To Start Drug-Testing Students Starting in 7th Grade
The policy change flaunts evidence that extracurricular activities can prevent drug use.
Texas County Prosecutors Dismiss Hundreds of Marijuana Misdemeanors
Thanks to the recent change in law, misdemeanors are getting reviewed and dismissed.
Texas Governor Signs Bill to Allow Farmers To Legally Grow Hemp
Traditionally red Texas is looking just a little greener.
Customs and Border Protection Seizes $1.4 Million Worth of Marijuana in Texas
Customs and Border Protection have seized more than 9,500 pounds of marijuana from drug traffickers in the past five days.
Texas Senate Advances Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill, Rejects Inclusion of PTSD
The revision also axed a cannabis research program, despite lingering questions surrounding the drug’s effectiveness.
Texas House Advances Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Access
If signed into law, House Bill 1365 would grant medical marijuana access to countless Texans.
Lt. Governor of Texas Declares Marijuana Decriminalization Bill “Dead in the Senate”
Texas Rep. Joe Moody's watered-down decriminalization bill won over House colleagues, but not staunch anti-cannabis senators.
Texas House of Representatives Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana
But does the bill have even the slightest chance of being signed into law?
Texas House Approves Bill to Legalize Hemp Farming
The passage of HB 1325 would help countless people.
Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill Headed to Texas House Floor
Legislation would dramatically expand patient access to the limited state program.
Texas Lawmakers Plan to Remove Hemp from List of Controlled Substances
The change in regulations comes amidst record-setting numbers of cannabis bill proposals.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Approved by Texas House Committee
If passed, it will take jail time off the table for those found carrying less than an ounce.
Texas Resident Enters Abandoned Home to Smoke Pot, Find Tiger Inside
Sounds like something the infamous "Florida man" would be involved with. This time, it's Texas.