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.
Episode 68: End of Year Extravaganza
This was the last recording for 2022! We went live with Trey from Thrive Apothecary, Daulton from Greenlight Events, and Jay from the Texas Hemp Federation. People watching the live broadcast were able to comment and ask questions on Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn as well.
Episode 67: Juicy Hemp Co
Tara Velasquez and Evey Casparis of Juicy Hemp Co join as guests on the Lonestar Collective Podcast. The two talk about the troubles they’ve faced as new entrepreneurs in the Texas hemp industry, whether it be social media or taking payments.
Lonestar Collective Podcast End of Year Extravaganza – Live Wednesday night
We are going to be recording our last podcast of the year and invite you to join us as we do so! Our last podcast will be broadcast live across 4 major platforms. Be there at 6:30pm CST and on FB, Youtube, and LinkedIn you can ask questions in the comments that we can post up and answer live in the broadcast. Check out the newest article to get links to the event.
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.
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…
Episode 63: Live about legislature and advocacy
Jesse, Chris and Austin host this week to talk about the upcoming legislative session, plans for opening day at the Capitol, and how people can best engage their reps and senators. The live broadcast took in question and the crew tried their best to answer them. Check out the article to learn more today.
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.
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.