From SWAT Team to CBD Business Owner: Trey Phillips of Thrive Apothecary
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.
Once Again, House Republicans Vote Against The MORE Act
If there’s one point that needs to be stressed when discussing American cannabis reform and those who are advocating for those reforms, it’s that there is considerable support from conservatives for those very reforms.
04/01/2022: New Mexico’s Historic Day for Southwest Cannabis
A momentous occasion in the ongoing battle to legalize cannabis nationwide, even in the face of the admittedly dying breed of prohibitionists who are aging quicker than they can say the words “gateway drug” as they hate watch Tucker Carlson telling them that smoking cannabis will turn you into a socialist.
Despite the first of April always being used as a day to announce entirely false news such as IHOP changing its name to IHOB(urgers) or Kid Rock running for Senate in Michigan, April 1st, 2022 was undoubtedly a historic day for cannabis reform on the state level in New Mexico.
Meet Jay Maguire and the Texas Hemp Federation (THF)
Texas Cannabis Collective was able to interview Jay Maguire of the Texas Hemp Federation to learn more about them and more about the delta-8 case going on in Texas
Decriminalize Denton and the Battle for Cannabis Decriminalization in Denton
Josh Kasoff covers the decriminalization effort in Denton and ongoing battle to end arrests for cannabis possession in Texas.
Lee Merritt, Esq.: The High Profile Civil Rights Attorney Running for Texas AG
One of the candidates for Texas Attorney General who’s gotten his profile as one of America’s most highlighted civil rights attorneys into the national spotlight. Lee Merritt has become nationally recognized for his work and advocacy for justice for communities that true justice isn’t always promised.
A Preview into the Taste of Texas Hemp Cup
Liz Grow and Patrick Pope, the faces and directors of Grow House Media, a cannabis media group started right here in Texas. Despite cannabis and hemp’s confusing and still legally battled status in Texas, large-scale events have moved forward and hosted multi-day conventions, expos and tradeshows in the Lone Star State.
The Perfect Representation of Texas Politics and Law: Ken Paxton
Writer Josh Kasoff takes to the page to talk about our current AG and his predecessors. Between cannabis and other state issues, Kasoff explains why the upcoming AG race is important for us all.
Delta-8 temporary injunction hearing approaches, Hometown and THF look for donations
Hometown Hero and the Texas Hemp Federation are seeking donations to fight how DSHS handled the change to the Texas Controlled Substances Act regarding delta-8. The live stream for the upcoming hearing on delta-8 in the Travis County 345th District Court can be seen Friday November 5th, more details on where to see the stream, in the article
Cannabis attorney Lisa Pittman gives her view on TX Delta-8 case
Attorney Lisa Pittman recently appeared on a podcast as a guest and discussed the Texas delta-8 situation with the hosts. Hear her take on the situation regarding the case.