Week of 07/23/2022 Cannabis News: US Senate legalization bill, Heming in Texas Expo, NIDA contractor for marijuana research
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 07/23/2022. This week in review the US Senate has unveiled a new marijuana legalization bill, we discuss the Hemping in Texas expo, and NIDA plans to issue new contract for a marijuana research supplier. Audio player included for those on the go.
Ag Commissioner candidate Susan Hays speaks on cannabis at Democratic Convention
This past week has been quite an interesting one for both Susan Hays and Sid Miller, the two major candidates looking to fill the next 4 years of the Texas Ag Commissioner role. Hays gave a speech to a filled Democrat Convention Cannabis Caucus with standing room only.
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller shows cannabis support in strongest example yet
Politicians notoriously flip flop on issues more than the weather changes in Texas. But Miller has stayed consistent for several years on his evolving views on the cannabis/hemp plant and its many helpful qualities, both medicinally and agriculturally. Although last week, Miller may have made his strongest statement in support of medical cannabis yet.
Week of 7/16/2022 Cannabis News: Sid Miller, Weed and Auto Insurance, Brittney Griner Update
This week in review Sid Miller has penned an opinion piece posted to the Texas Agriculture website supporting medical marijuana expansion, Brittney Griner’s attorney submitted to the court the Griner is a medical patient, and a new study showed the auto insurance rates decrease when marijuana is legalized because accidents go down. Audio player version included for those on the go.
Week of 7/09/2022 Cannabis News: Brittney Griner pleads guilty, White House affirms Griner being held wrongfully, TX NFL star gets possession charges, VA home loans for marijuana workers
This week in review Brittney Griner has plead guilty to bringing marijuana vape cartridges into Russia. The White House has doubled down on its claims that Griner is being held wrongfully even after the guilty plea. Texas NFL star David Moore was arrested for felony possession of marijuana and weapons charges on July 4th. The VA released a letter stating that veterans are eligible to get a COE for a home loan while working in a state legal marijuana industry. Audio player version included for those on the go.
Week of 6/25/2022 Cannabis News: SCOTX upholds smokable hemp ban, Killeen weighs decrim measure legality, TOCC opens permanent pick up location
This week in review the Texas Supreme Court has upheld the manufacture and processing ban on smokable hemp products while upholding the distribution and sales ban injunction put in place by lower courts. Killeen weighs on the legality of having a decriminalization measure on the ballot in the upcoming election cycle. Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation has opened a permanent pick up location for prescriptions in Houston, Texas. Audio player included for those on the go.
Texas Supreme Court upholds smokable hemp ban, strikes down retail ban
In a 5-4 decision the Texas Supreme Court has upheld that the manufacture and processing of smokable hemp is illegal in Texas. The states highest civil court decision was delivered by Justice Boyd. A concurring opinion was filed by Justice Young, and joined by Justice Hecht, Divine, and Blacklock. The decision kept the manufacture and processing part of the smokable hemp the intact. But maintained the injunction in other areas of smokable hemp.
Week of 6/18/2022 Cannabis News: Congressional Veterans Equal Access Act, Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero, Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation
This week in review bipartisan congressional members are pushing for a veterans medical marijuana bill titled Veterans Equal Access Act , Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero is reported on for working with veterans groups to donate funds and give products, and a REIT known as IIP has purchased a medical marijuana grow facility from Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation. Audio player included for those on the go.
San Marcos reaches signature goal for decriminalization effort
Mano Amiga, working with Ground Game Texas and Texas Cannabis Collective has reached the signature goal to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Check out the article for more information on the press anouncement this coming Wednesday.
Texas primary runoff results could have impact on state cannabis laws
Texans went to the polls Tuesday for a second time in the primary season to decide who goes to the ballot in November. Some of these elections could have some long term impacts on the cannabis industry in Texas. Here’s a few that likely matter more.