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.

by Sanford Nowlin June 3, 2025August 5, 2025

The bill, now on the governor’s desk, would allow prescription vape products and expand the program’s list of qualifying conditions.

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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.

by Sanford Nowlin April 4, 2025July 11, 2025

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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.

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

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Medical cannabis firm Texas Original opens its first permanent pickup spot in San Antonio

The company also operates three prescription drop-off points in San Antonio, but officials say the permanent storefront will be more convenient for patients.

by Sanford Nowlin February 17, 2024August 5, 2025

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Medical cannabis supplier goodblend opening San Antonio storefront

The spot in Stone Oak is scheduled to open early this fall.

by Sanford Nowlin August 1, 2023April 15, 2025

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Police Misconduct, Medical Cannabis: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

A bill that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program looks like it’s headed to wider debate in the Texas House.

by San Antonio Current Staff March 31, 2023March 14, 2024

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Texas medical cannabis supplier goodblend opens its first brick-and-mortar dispensary in the state

The supplier is known for its Cannabus, a mobile dispensary and clinic that tours the state.

by Sanford Nowlin March 28, 2023July 25, 2025

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Texas veterans vow to protect the state’s hemp market as one state lawmaker hopes to crack down

The new delta-8 hemp products, which are widely available, can produce a high similar to marijuana’s. State Sen. Charles Perry said he and his peers never intended for such products to reach the market.

by Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune February 6, 2023April 30, 2024

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One in four people dealing with chronic pain using cannabis to cope, study finds

More than half of those surveyed said cannabis use allowed them to cut their use of opioids and other pain medication.

by Sanford Nowlin January 30, 2023March 6, 2025

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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

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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

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Beto O’Rourke, Viral Craigslist Ad: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Plenty of readers also keyed in on a humorous story about a Texas man willing to swap sex for cartons of eggs.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 20, 2023August 3, 2023

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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

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More young children are eating cannabis edibles by mistake, study finds

There’s been an 1,375% increase in reports of U.S. children under 6 accidentally consuming THC, often at home.

by Lee DeVito, Detroit Metro Times January 4, 2023September 20, 2024

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Four in five Texas voters think cannabis should be legal for recreational or medical use

A new poll also shows that 72% of Lone Star State voters want to cut the punishment for possession of small amounts of pot to a citation and a fine.

by Sanford Nowlin December 20, 2022April 20, 2024

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Congress leaves out cannabis banking reform from spending package

The measure is intended to increase access to financial services for marijuana businesses, including those involved in Texas’ limited medical weed program.

by Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times December 20, 2022August 21, 2023

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Texas single mom being evicted for using medical marijuana she legally obtained through state program

All marijuana is banned from federally funded housing — even when the substance is acquired legally under state law.

by Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2022May 31, 2025

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CEO of Texas medical cannabis supplier talks about changes he wants from state lawmakers

Cannabis advocates are pushing the Department of Public Safety to streamline rules for the state’s so-called Compassionate Use Program.

by Sanford Nowlin October 24, 2022August 5, 2025

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One of Texas’ approved medical cannabis suppliers negotiating lease for San Antonio dispensary

‘We’ve identified three or four locations in San Antonio that we like, and we’re in different stages of negotiations with each of those locations,’ Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation’s CEO said.

by Sanford Nowlin October 10, 2022May 31, 2025

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Rammstein, Lina Khil: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The Current’s review of German band Rammstein’s fiery, ear-splitting and generally over-the-top performance at the Alamodome was our most-read story by far.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 23, 2022August 3, 2023