May 2022 - Texas Cannabis Collective

From SWAT Team to CBD Business Owner: Trey Phillips of Thrive Apothecary

May 31, 2022 Josh Kasoff Comments Off

Trey Phillips, co-owner of Thrive Apothecary is in our community spotlight today with quite a story to tell. few advocates in Texas can say that they served years in Fort Worth law enforcement and even a number of years serving in the Tactical Operations Division SWAT Team of Fort Worth . Yet, such is the unconventional career trajectory of Trey Phillips. From arguably the strongest prohibitionist stance of anyone in Texas, the journey that Phillips took from seasoned lawman to cannabis advocate and CBD store owner of Thrive Apothecary is remarkable. Check it out today and learn more about Trey, his wife Lisa and their medical cannabis business in Texas. […]

San Marcos reaches signature goal for decriminalization effort

May 30, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

Mano Amiga, working with Ground Game Texas and Texas Cannabis Collective has reached the signature goal to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Check out the article for more information on the press anouncement this coming Wednesday. […]

Week of Cannabis Review 5/28/2022: Lab caught falsifying results, Marijuana labels found to be misleading

May 29, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

This week in review an Oklahoma lab was discovered to be falsifying results and keeping inaccurate records resulting in a recall, Killeen Texas has turned in the needed signatures for via Ground Game Texas to decriminalize in the city, Research shows that age gating methods in California and others states are working at dispensaries, and that labels commonly placed on marijuana in dispensaries are often misleading. Audio player included for those on the go, check it out today. […]

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Episode 39: MC Wellness with Eve Kandyoti and Paige Wenglar

May 26, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

Jesse and Austin host this week as Eve Kandyoti and Paige Wenglar of MC Wellness Group join the show. Discussion this week include overall wellness, applications of cannabis sexual health, cannabis and sexual intimacy, and how they got into the cannabis industry. Check out the episode today and subscribe because they will be making a return that you don’t want to miss. […]

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Texas primary runoff results could have impact on state cannabis laws

May 25, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

Texans went to the polls Tuesday for a second time in the primary season to decide who goes to the ballot in November. Some of these elections could have some long term impacts on the cannabis industry in Texas. Here’s a few that likely matter more. […]

Week of Cannabis Review 5/21/2022: Federal court rules on delta-8 legality, Governor Abbott responds to TX marijuana polls and more

May 22, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/21/2022. This week in review, Texas Polls show wide support for medical legalization and recreational legalization, but Gov Abbott still says no to the broad reform. A federal court says delta-8 is federally legal, the VA is conflating hemp with marijuana in a rejection letter for a veteran applying for business certification, and the FDA admits its been slow to regulate hemp and wants congress to step in. Audio player included for those on the go. Check it out today! […]

TXCANNACO Podcast Episode 38: Martha Velez of Oak Cliff Cultivators

May 21, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

Jesse and Austin host this week with guest Martha Velez of Oak Cliff Cultivators. Martha discusses how they plan to beat the summer heat as hemp farmers, their backup plans in case there is a grid failure, how to thrive as a business in the current hemp space and much more. Be sure to check it out today! […]

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Week of Cannabis Review 5/14/2022

May 15, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/14/2022. Topics this week are a Colorado cbd manufacturer is facing a wage theft lawsuit, US senators pushing for Safe Banking act to be in a competitiveness bill, marijuana sales have eclipsed Starbucks sales, and NIDA’s Dr. Volkow is questioned at an appropriations hearing about cannabis. Audio player included for those on the go. […]

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Episode 37: Mitch Fuller of Texas VFW

May 11, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

On Lonestar Collective, Jesse and Austin have a great conversation this week with Mitch Fuller of the Texas VFW. Mitch is the post commander for his chapter in Leander and is the National/State Legislative Chair for the Texas VFW. Fuller has been working with veterans over the past few years to help gain access to cannabis and psychedelics in the state of Texas. […]

Week of Cannabis Review 5/07/2022

May 8, 2022 Jesse Williams Comments Off

This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/07/2022. Topics this week are arrests in Austin for misdemeanor cannabis possession have been eliminated voted, the FDA sends warning letters about delta-8 products, Roe V. Wade attention highlights possible drug issues, Schumer talks about his legalization bill in NYC.

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