DSHS gets feedback at public hearing over hemp law
The Texas Department of State Health Services held a public hearing to gather feedback from stake holders on creating Chapter 443 of the health and Safety code.
Texas Rep Gutierrez Proposes Marijuana Legalization to Fund Schools
Ten states currently have full marijuana legalization in place and State Rep Rolando Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) says Texas can be number eleven in the 2021 session. Gutierrez says his proposal, […]
A Veterans Update: A Check In from Texas Veterans for Medical Marijuana.
Among the many groups of individuals who show the true diversity of the cannabis advocacy scene in Texas, many of our nation’s heroes involved in the community have become both […]
DSHS to Hold Public Meeting for Input on Implementing Hemp Bill
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) released a news update on September 24th, notifying the public that it would be conducting an open meeting on October 3rd at […]
Texas Native to offer Cannabis Education Course For Peace Officers
Robert Head, native Texan and CEO of Blue Cord Farms, announced recently that he will be offering a course aimed at educating LEO’s titled Introduction to Hemp & Marijuana. The […]
DPS to Review TCUP Applications for New Dispensaries
On September 16 the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released a news update on their website stating that the department’s Compassionate Use Program will reopen the application process for dispensing […]
Texas DSHS Gathers Public Opinion on Neurodegenerative Diseases for TCUP.
HB3703 had a caveat in it that left a decision up to another group of individuals outside the legislature. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) was left with the […]
San Antonio man arrested in Seguin on felony drug charges for legal CBD.
Taylor Deshotel (Des-hotel), a San Antonio resident, informed Texas Cannabis Collective that he was arrested in the city of Seguin on felony drug possession charges for possessing legal CBD oil. […]
Austin City Council Discusses Ending Citations/Arrests For Marijuana Possession
On September 3rd the Austin City Council Judicial Committee held a hearing to discuss multiple times to include THC testing and marijuana enforcement under the new state law. Before the […]
Why Is The Texas State Board of Education Investing In A Cannabis Company?
It was revealed in the past month via the Chicago Sun Times that Texas was investing in the legalization of cannabis in Illinois via the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) […]