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.

by Sanford Nowlin May 22, 2025August 5, 2025

News

Are Texans fleeing the increasingly right-wing state for New Mexico?

More Texans left for deep-blue New Mexico than any other state, and its governor is encouraging the relocations, NPR reports.

by Sanford Nowlin May 21, 2025June 11, 2025

Cannabis

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.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2025July 31, 2025

Cannabis

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.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 18, 2025August 2, 2025

Cannabis

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.

by Sanford Nowlin April 4, 2025July 11, 2025

News

Shit Show Session: Texas faces real problems. Don’t expect the Lege to solve them.

While the Texas House and Senate are more unified than they have been in years, they’re still not likely to tackle the state’s toughest issues.

by Sanford Nowlin April 2, 2025June 17, 2025

Cannabis

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.

by Edmond Ortiz March 18, 2025July 24, 2025

Cannabis

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.

by Sanford Nowlin December 5, 2024July 9, 2025

Cannabis

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.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune October 23, 2024May 13, 2025

Cannabis

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues 5 cities where voters cast ballots to decriminalize weed

The group behind the ballot initiatives called the suit an ‘obvious attempt to deflect from Paxton’s embarrassing legal jeopardy and diminishing political influence.’

by Sanford Nowlin February 1, 2024June 3, 2025

News

Explosion leads Texas cops to secret marijuana-growing operation

A car was also seen leaving the property after the fiery blast, according to a news report.

by Sanford Nowlin January 30, 2024April 21, 2025

Cannabis

Dallas and Lockhart could become the next Texas cities to decriminalize weed

Activists are now collecting signatures to get marijuana decriminalization on the November ballot.

by Sanford Nowlin January 24, 2024March 4, 2025

Cannabis

New York consumes more cannabis than any other city in the world

Houston landed at No. 6 on the new list, which measures big metros’ annual weed use.

by Sanford Nowlin August 1, 2023February 15, 2025

Cannabis

25 things to do in the San Antonio area when you’re stoned AF

by San Antonio Current Staff April 19, 2023

Food & Drink

Mxicanna Cafe, Jackie’s Desert Rose: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

Lucy Cooper’s chef-owner Braunda Smith and the new Rosario’s also made our top-read stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff February 10, 2023August 5, 2025

Cannabis

Legalizing cannabis reduces opioid prescriptions, study shows

The new analysis comes out as cannabis advocates try to convince Texas lawmakers to expand the state’s limited medical marijuana program.

by Rosalind Early, Riverfront Times January 27, 2023September 2, 2024

Cannabis

Pressure builds for Texas lawmakers to expand medical cannabis, weigh decriminalization

Advocates are hoping the Texas Legislature increases the potency cap for medical pot and make it available to people suffering from chronic pain.

by Sanford Nowlin January 25, 2023May 27, 2025

Cannabis

Texas Department of Public Safety opens applications for more medical cannabis dispensaries

As of last December, more than 43,000 patients were enrolled in the state’s limited medical marijuana program.

by Sanford Nowlin January 17, 2023July 6, 2025

Food & Drink

Rio Azùl, 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

From a new nightclub with Vegas vibes to a cannabis-infused cafe, SA’s culinary scene is set to gain several exciting new concepts in the coming months.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 6, 2023February 22, 2025