Podcasts

Episode 63: Live about legislature and advocacy

Jesse, Chris and Austin host this week to talk about the upcoming legislative session, plans for opening day at the Capitol, and how people can best engage their reps and senators. The live broadcast took in question and the crew tried their best to answer them. Check out the article to learn more today. […]

National News

CannaNews 11/19 Biden to receive Senate passed research bill, TX begins filling cannabis bills for 2023

The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act passed the Senate today and is headed to Biden’s desk. The 88th Texas Legislature will convene to begin on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at noon. Read more information in our weekly podcast and article update, […]

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Texas News

Victory in Denton: Decriminalization Measure Passed in North Texas has administrative backlash

While not the powerhouse of legalization that the 2020 election was, the 2022 midterm elections were still historic for cannabis reform nevertheless. In Denton the city is putting up a fight to the passed decriminalization measure this election cycle. There is still some opposition for the newly passed proposition by Denton Police. For more information read our latest article today. […]

Podcasts

Episode 62: November Update & Research Bill

Discussion of HB 8454 (Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act) and an article by Attorney Shane Pennington that notes the pitfalls and nightmare the bill could be. The bill is the first standalone marijuana legislation to go to the president’s desk in the US. The two also discuss upcoming events that are taking place. Next week TCANNACO plans to discuss elections, legislative action, and bills that have been filed. Read the article and listen today. […]

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Texas News

88th Texas Legislature Cannabis Bills

The 88th Texas Legislature will convene to begin on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at noon. Prefiling of legislation began on November 14, 2022. The 140th and final day of the 88th regular legislative session, known as “Sine die” is May 29, 2023. We hope to keep this page updated with bills as they are filed in the regular session. If a special session does take place with cannabis bills, a separate article will be published to address the situation. Read the article to learn more today. Forward to any people you know that want to get more information on this issue in Texas. […]

Podcasts

Lonestar Collective Episode 61: Screwston Scarecrow

This weeks guest of the Lonestar Collective podcast is Screwston Scarecrow.  Using a community handle, the guest joins us in audio only to maintain some anonymity. They talk about how they’ve gone about learning to grow cannabis, and the issues they’ve faced doing such to include a police raid on their residence. […]

National News

CannaNews 11/5/2022 – Court dismisses Florida medical cannabis gun lawsuit, Senate bill filed to prep for legalization

This week in our short news segment A 2019 appointed federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit from Florida’s agriculture commissioner that challenged a ban on medical marijuana patients’ rights to buy and possess firearms. A new Senate Bill Would Create Federal Marijuana Commission To Prepare For Legalization. check out the article to hear the whole story in under 5 minutes. […]