TCUP bill HB 1805 scheduled for committee hearing on Monday
HB 1805 authored by Representative Stephanie Klick will be heard in the public health committee on Monday March 13th. The bill this session is rather short compared to previous bills and is only two pages long. The bill adds only
HB 513 and SB 645 penalty increase bills scheduled for committee hearings.
SB 645 and HB 513 have both been referred to committee and committee hearings planned. Read for more information on these bills.
HB218 Penalty Reduction scheduled for committee hearing
HB218 by Representative Joe Moody has been scheduled for a hearing in the criminal jurisprudence committee on February 28th. Read on for more details.
Legalization, medical, & hemp bills assigned to Texas Senate committees
SB 209 (Legalization), SB 264 (Hemp – Perry) and SJR 22 (Legalization) were referred to Senate committees this week. Several bills were referred to committee this week, but these three are the big standouts among them all. Check out the article now for more information.
Episode 74: Live Legislative Update with Lisa Sewell of TFRMP
In this episode of the Lonestar Collective Podcast, hosts Jesse Williams, Gramps, and Austin Zamhariri welcome Lisa Sewell of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy as their guest. Lisa is an expert on the latest developments in Texas’ cannabis policy and will be sharing her knowledge and insights with the audience. Get ready for our upcoming lobby days as well!
Rep. Stephanie Klick files medical cannabis bill in the Texas House
Rep. Stephanie Klick has filed medical cannabis bill HB 1805 in the Texas House of Representatives this week. The bill this session is rather short compared to previous bills and is only two pages long.
Texas ballot initiatives hit snags after November passage
During the 2022 elections 5 Texas cities passed measures to stop arrests for misdemeanor amounts of marijuana flower, and it’s not exactly going as planned. Each had it’s own battle to get on the ballot, and each one now is facing it’s own implementation struggle.
CannaNews 12/10/2022 Killeen approves decrim, Dan Herer speaks at TOTHC, Senator Perry Files hemp bill
This week in cannabis news, the city of Killeen approved the marijuana decriminalization measure with some caveats, Texas senator Charles Perry has filed a hemp bill in the Senate, and Dan Herer speaks at the Taste of Texas Hemp Cup. Catch the speech now on our site, check out the article today.
Grow House Media Announces 3rd Annual Taste of Texas Hemp Cup
Hosted By AJ Channing, frontman for metal band Fire From the Gods & actor Peter Dante (Waterboy, Grandma’s Boy, Little Nicky), The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup returns for its third year and is ready to determine the best-of-the-best craft hemp cultivators & concentrate makers in history! The event will also feature a musical performance by Austin-based rap duo Blackillac, check out the article for more info and to buy tickets (starting at $20).
CannaNews 12/3/2022 Killeen Decriminalization Moratorium to Expire, Taste of Texas Hemp Cup
This week in cannabis news for Texas, the city of Killeen may be reviewing its cannabis decrim ordinance measure and could take several different steps to handle the ballot initiative. Liz Grow and Patrick Pope of GrowHouse Media come on the podcast to discuss hosting the Taste of Texas Hemp Cup. Read more now…