Texas Expands Restrictive Medical Pot Program To Combat Opioid Epidemic
Texas is broadening its restrictive medical cannabis program to include patients fighting chronic pain, the Houston Chronicle reports, in addition to expanding […]
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Texas Committee Unanimously Votes to Pass Decriminalization Bill
Last week, the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted 9-0 to pass a bill that would decriminalize small amounts of cannabis. This […]
Texas Police Ignore Local Decriminalization Ordinance in Spite of Voter Approval
Tension is building in a small Texas city between police, advocates, and elected officials. In Denton, Texas, police—sworn to protect and serve—are […]
More Than 80% of Texans Back Medical Cannabis, Poll Says
More than 80% of Texans are in favor of medical cannabis, while a smaller majority backs recreational pot, according to a new […]
Nike Challenges Trademark of Hemp Company Slogan ‘Just Hemp It’
Nike is one of the largest footwear and athletic gear companies in the world, known for its familiar slogan “Just Do It.” […]
Texas Accepting Applications for Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Texas is now accepting applications as it looks to increase the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, a state agency announced on […]
Rep. Pete Sessions Compares Weed Industry to Slavery
Republican U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) faces universal backlash from officials and NORML leadership after making “shameful” remarks comparing the cannabis industry […]
Five Cities in Texas Approve Decriminalization Initiatives on Ballot
This effort was passed with the help of Ground Game Texas, a local advocacy group that targeted those five cities specifically for […]
Texas Poll Shows Majority Support Legalizing Recreational Weed
A majority of registered voters in Texas are in favor of legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the results of a statewide poll […]
The Roll-up #250: Cannabis and sleep
In this episode: Joe Biden has a change of heart, Texas cities make moves to decriminalize weed, and how cannabis impacts sleep. […]