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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud
As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.
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Medical cannabis firm Texas Original opens New Braunfels pickup spot, extends San Antonio hours
The company is one of three approved providers under Texas’ medical marijuana program.
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A Texas bill would ban THC-containing hemp products, but its future is far from certain
Texas’ hemp businesses say a ban would decimate an $8 billion industry and put thousands of jobs at risk.
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Stoners land major victory over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Paxton tried to overrule Dallas’ decision to decriminalize small amounts of pot. A judge ruled against him.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledges to ban delta-8 and all other THC products
Patrick, who controls the agenda in the Texas Senate, said he’s backing a bill to outlaw the products statewide.
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Amsterdam-inspired cannabis coffeeshop opens on San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip
The new store sells delta-8 and delta-9 coffees, matcha and teas, along with gummies and buds.
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Dallas becomes largest Texas city to vote for cannabis decriminalization
Some 67% of voters there approved a measuring prohibiting police from arresting people for up to four ounces of pot.
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Poll: Americans think cannabis industry would do better under Harris presidency
Harris has pledged to support nationwide legalization of recreational weed.
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Delta-8 hemp and Texas medical marijuana industries to face off in the upcoming legislative session
Medical marijuana providers say they must operate under strict rules while hemp products like delta-8 can proliferate.
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Kamala Harris pledges to support federal cannabis legalization
The promise comes as part of a package of initiatives aimed at building support among Black men.
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Another judge rejects Texas AG Ken Paxton’s suit to shut down decriminalization policy
The case’s dismissal is the second courtroom defeat for Paxton as he’s sought to shut down municipal marijuana reform policies.
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Three more Texas cities, including Dallas, poised to vote on pot decriminalization
Activists appear to have collected enough signatures to force decriminalization votes in Bastrop, Dallas and Lockhart.
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Report: Smokeable hemp sold in San Antonio, other Texas cities tests over legal THC limit
Texas Monthly tested hemp products from eight retailers around Texas and found that all had higher levels of THC than allowed under law.
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Judge throws out Texas AG’s suit challenging voter-backed cannabis decriminalization
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to overturn decriminalization ordinances approved by voters in five Texas cities.
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Medical cannabis vendor Goodblend opens first San Antonio pickup location
Goodblend’s San Antonio storefront joins similar locations in Austin and Plano, and the company is also looking to open a permanent site in Houston.
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Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers
There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.
