Clearing confusion on the temporary DEA hemp rules suspension announced by USDA, TDA rule changes

Thursday afternoon the USDA announced a temporary removal of the rules requiring hot hemp crops to be disposed of via DEA methods, and drop the DEA accredited lab testing requirement.
Misdemeanor cannabis cases won’t be tested by Texas DPS labs

On February 18th, Texas DPS director Stephen C. McCraw sent a letter to DPS laboratory clients stating that the department would not be accepting misdemeanor cases. The letter was also a sign that DPS is
Weekly Recap Feb 24, 2020

Everything you’ve been needing to know about this last week at Texas Cannabis Collective.
In the Republican Senate primary, John Cornyn pushes prohibitionist views while Dwayne Stovall isn’t.

There are currently 2 high profile Republican contenders for the Texas Senate seat up for grabs in the 2020 primary election. The incumbent is a prohibitionist and the
Collective Bargaining Agreement to eliminate cannabis suspensions in NFL

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released a CBA proposal to the public recently outlining changes to include cannabis policy. The agreement approved by team owners on Thursday also outlines several […]
Look Texas, Alabama medical cannabis bill SB165 passes Senate Committee

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill today 8-1 in favor of legalizing medical marijuana in the state. The bill, SB 165 Compassion Act, will create
Feb 19, 2020 Recap

A recap of the last 6 articles published to TXCANNACO.
On legalization, Biden and Bloomberg are two candidates opposed to it

Here is a reminder of two candidates for the Democratic nomination. Two candidates have voiced against the legalization of cannabis recently or within the past few months.
Trump suggests death penalty to solve drug problems, says maybe we aren’t ready for that yet.

President Trump stated Monday during a White House meeting with governors that “States with a very powerful death penalty on drug dealers don’t have a drug problem.”
Trump Administration moves to block state medical marijuana protections

On Monday Donald Trump released his fiscal year 2021 budget which proposes ending existing policy protections for state medical marijuana programs from