Episode 46: Smokable Hemp Ban II with Susan Hays
Super Cannabis Attorney and Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidate Susan Hays joins the show for episode 46. In the episode she discusses the issues that took place with the ruling, the confusion still in place for businesses, advice for businesses, a little bit about her candidacy, and much more. For more information on Susan Hays visit https://hays4ag.com
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.
Episode 45: Jay Maguire of Texas Hemp Federation
Texas Hemp Federation Executive Director Jay Maguire is this weeks guest on Lonestar Collective. Jay talks about his background, his work with Texas Hemp Federation, his work with fraternities at UT Austin, etc. Jay elaborates on the the work THF is doing to include helping farmers and shops caught in legal battles, helping citizens with hemp legal issues, and promoting better practices in the industry and in the legislative sessions. There is a discussion about the Sky and Hobbs case, and a possible state and federal future case that may happen as well. Check out the episode today.
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.
Episode 42: Sky and Hobbs and the Navarro County hemp raid
This week has guests Hunter Robinson and Skyler Purcell of Sky and Hobbs Organics. Sky and Hobbs Organics faced a sheriff’s department raid two times in June of 2021 in which their crops and materials were removed under the accusation that the company and the two were growing marijuana. After a year of battling for information and facing felony charges, The Texas Hemp Federation led by Jay Maguire helped by bringing in some fresh legal eyes and attorney’s such as David Sergi. The two men tell their story and what they see for the future, and what Texas needs to do to rectify these types of issues. Listen today on your favorite streaming platform or from within the article.
Week of Cannabis Review 06/04/2022: Felony possession charged dropped on TX hemp farmers, San Marcos collects enough decrim signatures
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 06/04/2022. An analysis of drug tests shows failures are up across the nation while Texas remains below national average, a hemp farm in Navarro county has felony marijuana charges dropped, and San Marcos has collected enough signatures to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Audio player included in the article for those on the go.
Episode 40: Robert Head w/Hemp for Victory and Blue Cord Farms
Jesse Williams and Austin Zamhariri co-host this week with guest and Army veteran, Robert Head of Blue Cord Farms and Hemp For Victory. Robert talks about the mission of Hemp For Victory, where the name for Blue Cord Farms comes from, his life and experience as a soldier trying cannabis for the first time and much more.
From SWAT Team to CBD Business Owner: Trey Phillips of Thrive Apothecary
Trey Phillips, co-owner of Thrive Apothecary is in our community spotlight today with quite a story to tell. few advocates in Texas can say that they served years in Fort Worth law enforcement and even a number of years serving in the Tactical Operations Division SWAT Team of Fort Worth . Yet, such is the unconventional career trajectory of Trey Phillips. From arguably the strongest prohibitionist stance of anyone in Texas, the journey that Phillips took from seasoned lawman to cannabis advocate and CBD store owner of Thrive Apothecary is remarkable. Check it out today and learn more about Trey, his wife Lisa and their medical cannabis business in Texas.
Episode 39: MC Wellness with Eve Kandyoti and Paige Wenglar
Jesse and Austin host this week as Eve Kandyoti and Paige Wenglar of MC Wellness Group join the show. Discussion this week include overall wellness, applications of cannabis sexual health, cannabis and sexual intimacy, and how they got into the cannabis industry. Check out the episode today and subscribe because they will be making a return that you don’t want to miss.