CannaNews 11/26: Decriminalization measures see pushback from city councils and managers
This past week has shown disappointment for cannabis advocates as 3 cities have refused to enact their cannabis decriminalization measures. Denton, Killeen, and Harker Heights city councils have all either voted against, for, or put to the wayside their voter approved initiatives. Read more in the article or listen to the podcast version on the go.
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,
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.
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.
Five Texas cities decriminalized cannabis flower in elections
Yesterday, Texas voters in San Marcos, Denton, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights showed strong support for ballot propositions to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession. The results were overwhelming in favor. Read more to see the results from the election
CannaNews 10/29/2022 – Bernie tells Texas: legalize, DPS to open up TCUP licenses, Power Biopharms donates gummies to breast cancer
Texas DPS announces hiring a consultant to open up licenses and be ready for future TCUP expansion by the legislature. Power Biopharms donated gummies to breast cancer sufferers and survivors, and Bernie Sanders told Texans at rallies that it’s time to legalize. Read all about it or listen via our podcast today to get the latest information.
CannaNews 10/17/2022 – Texas Hemp Awards, Hemp Summit and Hemp Harvest Festival
This week in our short news segment we discuss the upcoming Texas Hemp Summit and Hemp Harvest Festival, along with the Texas Hemp Awards. Get $25 off your Texas Hemp Summit ticket by using the code SummitTCC. Player included below for those on the go.
Week of 10/8/2022 CannaNews: Biden Pardons Cannabis Possession, TX Marijuana March Freedom Festival
This week in our short news segment President Biden has pardoned all federal simple cannabis possession charges and urges state governors to pardon and expunge for the same offense on a state level. The #Texas MJ March and Freedom Festival took place in Fort Worth. @DFW NORML executive director Shaun McAllister speaks on Greg Abbott’s response to cannabis pardons. Audio player (for those on the go) and YouTube video included to see some of the turnout of the event.
The 2022 Texas Hemp Awards voting has started
Voting for the Texas Hemp Awards has began at https://www.texashempawards.com/ (see nominees below) and Texas Cannabis Collective has been nominated 9 times in 5 different categories. Texas-based Advocate/Warrior, Texas Hemp Event held in 2022,Texas-based Hemp Production, Texas-based nonprofit with a cannabis focused mission, Favorite TikTok or Instagram account to follow. Be sure to check out the article for the entire list of candidates and be sure to vote!
An Update on Denton: Cannabis Decriminalization Is Officially on the November Ballot
Decriminalize Denton will see their measure on the ballot in November. It’s been a battle in the college town, but advocates are working to change that there with some unexpected twitsts.