Posted inCannabis
Gov. Greg Abbott plans executive order regulating THC in Texas
The move comes after the Texas Legislature couldn’t agree whether to regulate the growing industry or ban it completely.
Cannabis
Stay informed on cannabis in Texas with San Antonio Current. Read updates on dispensaries, cannabis laws, legalization news, and medical marijuana access.
Posted inCannabis
Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.
Posted inCannabis
Texas lawmakers working on last-minute deal to tighten restrictions on THC products
The negotiations were an unexpected twist after the main legislative proposal — an outright ban on THC products — sat dormant for weeks.
Posted inCannabis News
THC-containing vapes now illegal to sell in Texas
The law, which is different than the proposed Texas THC ban, took effect Monday.
Posted inCannabis
Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version
Texas law bans the sale of synthetic kratom, but it isn’t enforced. Earlier this year, legislation died in the Texas House to ban the natural plant too.
Posted inCannabis
Texas Senate gives first approval to hemp ban bill despite Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing earlier attempt
The proposal, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, faces an uncertain fate in the Texas House.
Posted inCannabis
Texas Senate moves ahead with new bill to ban hemp despite governor’s veto of similar proposal
Veterans and hemp-industry advocates accused bill backers of ignoring Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for regulation instead of an outright ban.
Posted inCannabis
THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.
Experts say poison control data don’t specify which calls are related to hemp versus more dangerous K2, but show that most THC poisonings cause minor side effects.
Posted inCannabis
Reefer Madness: What Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hopes to get out of his THC meltdown
Despite Patrick’s tough talk about shutting down the hemp industry, observers predict he’ll ultimately accept regulating it.
Posted inCannabis
Texas hemp supplier offers 20% discount after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls THC merchants ‘terrorists’
Hemp company Hometown Hero made “BAN DAN” the coupon code for its new promotion.
Posted inCannabis
Texas governor kills state’s new THC ban with late-night veto
Instead, Gov. Greg Abbott called for a special legislative session to regulate the industry and keep its products away from minors.
Posted inCannabis
Some Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options
Texas hemp users stockpile products and consider moving out of state as ban looms, saying the medical marijuana program is currently an untenable alternative.
Posted inCannabis
Poll: More Texas GOP primary voters oppose Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s hemp ban than support it
Nearly half of Texas Republican primary voters think Patrick’s hemp ban is a bad idea, the survey showed.
Posted inCannabis
Texas Lege passes bill expanding state’s medical cannabis program after vote to ban hemp products
The bill, now on the governor’s desk, would allow prescription vape products and expand the program’s list of qualifying conditions.
Posted inCannabis
Texas hemp company weighing legal action after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accuses it of selling poison
Patrick, the champion of the Texas legislature’s proposed THC ban, held a press conference in which claimed hemp products were poisonous.
Posted inCannabis
Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes
The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.
Posted inCannabis
Retailers say Texas’ ‘devastating’ THC ban will force them to close shop
Some hemp retailers are looking at other states, while others say they are ready to take Texas to court over a THC ban.
Posted inCannabis
Texas House gives initial approval to bill that would completely ban THC products
The proposal would remove products such as delta-8 vapes from store shelves and shut down an industry that contributes $10 billion to the state economy.
Posted inCannabis
Texas House committee kills total ban on THC products but would ban cities from decriminalizing pot
Both proposals next head to the House floor for debate.
Posted inCannabis
State appeals court strikes down Austin’s marijuana decriminalization ordinance
A state appeals court ruled that Austin’s voter-approved ordinance obstructed the enforcement of state drug laws. The court rejected a similar ordinance in San Marcos last week.