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.
Week of Cannabis Review 4/9/2022
Read or listen to this weeks review on big things happening in cannabis. SAMHSA recommends new drug testing policy, the Navy’s take on a hemp energy drink, the DEA on marijuana seeds, cows that eat hemp, and a study of the effect of legalization on the foster care system. Player included in the article to easily listen.
Episode 32: Mary Jae
This week Austin and Jesse interview Jae of MARYJAE Cannabis. Jae discusses how she started her business, what inspired her to move into the cannabis space, difficulties she faced trying to start her business, her past experiences with cannabis products and accessories, and more. Austin does some dances and jokes are made about it, see the video version to witness its glory.
SCOTX hears oral arguments on smokable hemp ban
Tuesday morning the Supreme Court of Texas heard oral arguments on smokable hemp ban put in place by both HB 1325 and Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Smokable hemp ban case to get final hearing by Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on the smokable hemp ban lawsuit on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Texans in the hemp and cannabis space have been waiting since December of 2021 to know when the state’s highest civil court would hold a hearing on the issue.
Ep 28: Angie Proaño Houston Hemp Market
Jesse and Austin speak with Angie Proaño of the Houston Hemp Market. The trio discuss how the Houston Hemp Market came to be, how everyone connected in the cannabis space, what attendees can expect when attending the Houston Hemp Market and much more.
Meet Jay Maguire and the Texas Hemp Federation (THF)
Texas Cannabis Collective was able to interview Jay Maguire of the Texas Hemp Federation to learn more about them and more about the delta-8 case going on in Texas