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.
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.
Week of Cannabis Review 5/21/2022: Federal court rules on delta-8 legality, Governor Abbott responds to TX marijuana polls and more
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/21/2022. This week in review, Texas Polls show wide support for medical legalization and recreational legalization, but Gov Abbott still says no to the broad reform. A federal court says delta-8 is federally legal, the VA is conflating hemp with marijuana in a rejection letter for a veteran applying for business certification, and the FDA admits its been slow to regulate hemp and wants congress to step in. Audio player included for those on the go. Check it out today!
TXCANNACO Podcast Episode 38: Martha Velez of Oak Cliff Cultivators
Jesse and Austin host this week with guest Martha Velez of Oak Cliff Cultivators. Martha discusses how they plan to beat the summer heat as hemp farmers, their backup plans in case there is a grid failure, how to thrive as a business in the current hemp space and much more. Be sure to check it out today!
Episode 33: Robert Ramirez Before 420 Event
Jesse and Sondra host this week as Austin is out sick. Guest is Robert Ramirez to talk about the Before 420 Event, the success of last years event, and how he got in the cannabis space in Texas.