Increased Texas hemp raids raises flags from activists and law firms
The industry has been taking a hit from raids, and our Executive Director Austin Z. spoke with Rae Guyse of Ritter Spencer Cheng law firm to get the dirt on […]
Lonestar Collective Podcast Episode 94: Activist and Patient Ryan Bell
Compelling episode featuring Gramps hosting and speaking with patient and activist Ryan Bell who is working with Freedom Act Lubbock. Freedom Act Lubbock is working to decrim on a local level in their Texas town.
Episode 88: Thunder Walker of the Thunder Walker Experience
Jesse and Austin welcome guest Thunder Walker of the Thunder Walker Experience to the show this week. Thunder Walker is an activist native to Dallas familiar with the struggling Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP). Walker left Texas as a medical refugee to Oklahoma so that she could seek proper care for her child with autism. Catch the whole interview now on all major platforms and our website.
HB 218 and HB 1805 need your support
HB 218 is Rep. Moody’s Penalty reduction bill and HB 1805 is Rep. Klick’s medical expansion bill.
Both have been sent to the Senate and assigned committees, but both have not been scheduled for hearing in the respective committees. The end of this week could be the death knell for both bills if they are not heard in those committees by then. There has to be enough time for the bills to be heard, get review, go to the Senate floor, make it back to the House if any amendments are made to the bills and schedule a conference committee.
Here’s how you can help!
Episode 82: Gramps and Loren – Hub City NORML’s 420 Fest
Gramps and Loren discuss Hub City NORML’s 420 Fest that took place in Lubbock, activism, and more on this week’s episode.
Episode 81: Andrew DeAngelo: Cannabis Industry Consultant and Strategic Advisor
Get ready for an electrifying interview, folks! The legendary Gramps is about to have a heart-pumping conversation with none other than the cannabis trailblazer himself, Andrew DeAngelo! Founder of Harborside, Last Prisoner Project, and his own cannabis consulting firm, Andrew DeAngelo Consulting, Andrew is a true visionary and a force to be reckoned with in the cannabis industry.
Time to testify on HB 2883, HB 382, HB 4918 as they have committee hearings
It’s time for you to make your voice heard on #cannabis and #hemp in #Texas! More information on how to do so in the article
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.
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!
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.