Episode 13: Colt DeMorris of El Paso NORML & Mike Castro of Legalize El Paso

Jesse and Austin speak with Executive Director Colt DeMorris of El Paso NORML and Mike Castro of Legalize El Paso. The two discuss how they got into the cannabis activism space, medical marijuana in Texas and how patients can become a part of the NM medical system. Colt also discusses issues El Paso residents face with the delivery system by GoodBlend. 

HB 1535, Medical Expansion, Passes Texas Senate Unanimously

HB 1535, TCUP Expansion, was brought to the intent calendar immediately after passing committee yesterday and was heard on the Senate floor this evening, passing unanimously.

Read more at TXCANNCO.com about the next steps for the bill and what language was passed.

My Texan Medical Refugee Story

Our very own writer Josh Kasoff describes his family’s history as refugees fleeing from Nazi Germany, to his own refugees story as a Texas resident fleeing for cannabis freedom to treat health issues. Check out TXCANNACO.com to read more about this story.

URGENT CALL TO ACTION ON MEDICAL CANNABIS

HB 1535 (medical) has bipartisan sponsorship in the Senate and has been referred to the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs after our previous phone call campaign. It must have a hearing immediately in order to make it to the Governor’s desk. The bill was referred to committee, why hasn’t it been heard? Read more at txcannaco.com to find out how you can take action and make a difference.