A Tale of Two States: Utah’s Medical Cannabis vs. Texas’ “Medical Cannabis”
Initially on paper, Utah and Texas have several political characteristics in common. They’re both deeply Republican states, with the GOP of their respective states controlling nearly all high-ranking positions in […]
A Silver Lining Within the Clouds of Prohibition: HB 3703 Passes Texas Senate
As increasingly common as certain political upsets and the changing of power and/or legislation have become in the Trump era, some political sentiments and opinions seem to be naturally resistant […]
Are you mad yet? Here’s who you should remember during elections before the 2021 Legislative Session.
The biggest thing you can do, if you want our cannabis laws in Texas reformed, is get involved. Texas doesn’t have voter/ballot initiative or referendum, and since we don’t have […]
Bexar County District Attorney Implements New Cannabis Reforms in San Antonio
It’s no surprise whatsoever that the excessive arresting, and specifically the prosecution of low-level cannabis possession, has led to widespread socio-economic issues. These range from the many social services which […]
An Updated Veteran’s Perspective on Medical Cannabis for Texan Veterans: Doesn’t Seem Likely
Regardless of the legislative status of the other bills, it was refreshing to see the number of advocates speaking in favor of Texas Compassionate Use Program to the Senate Health […]
EarthxHemp 2019: A Conference for The Agricultural Future
Few environmental sustainability mega-conferences are as notable and over encompassing as the world renowned EarthX, held annually around the time of Earth Day in Dallas’ Fair Park. With subjects featuring […]
Texas Senate Passes Industrial Hemp Bill Unanimously
The wishes of both Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the millions of Texans who see a desperate environmental and economic need for industrial hemp may soon become even truer. Similarly […]
Governor Abbott vowed to expand medical cannabis in Texas, if the Senate gets it to his desk.
Today, representatives from TX MAMMA met with Gov. Greg Abbott about expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program to include conditions such as autism. In their meeting with the Governor, Gov. […]
Expanding The Texas Compassionate Use Program: HB 3703
During Texas’ 2015 Legislative Session, Rep. Stephanie Klick authored the legislation that created the Texas Compassionate Use Program. The legislation, which would eventually be signed by Governor Abbott, authorized the […]
Hundreds Prepare to March in Fort Worth For Marijuana Reform: DFW Marijuana March 2019
Although the outcomes of House Bills 63 and 1365 are ambiguous at best given the naturally constant uncertainty of the Texas Legislature, the extensive continuing activism surrounding the cannabis legal […]