Texas officials: District attorneys 'misunderstanding' new legislation
In a letter, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, say county and district attorneys dismissing marijuana related cases, have misunderstood the new legislation they’re using to justify dropping cases.
In a letter, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, say county and district attorneys dismissing marijuana related cases, have misunderstood the new legislation they’re using to justify dropping cases.
Travis County dismisses dozens of marijuana cases
The Travis County District Attorney is dismissing 32 felony marijuana and THC cases because of a law that legalized hemp in Texas.
The Travis County District Attorney is dismissing 32 felony marijuana and THC cases because of a law that legalized hemp in Texas.
Legal hemp could affect Texas' drug detection dogs
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.
CBD could help fight antibiotic-resistant infections, new research suggests
Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive chemical compound extracted from cannabis and hemp plants, has been used to help treat conditions like epilepsy and anxiety, and new research suggests it could also help fight drug-resistant superbugs.
Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive chemical compound extracted from cannabis and hemp plants, has been used to help treat conditions like epilepsy and anxiety, and new research suggests it could also help fight drug-resistant superbugs.
Kroger to sell CBD lotions, oils and creams in stores across 17 states
One of the world's largest grocery chains will begin selling CBD products in stores across the United States.
One of the world's largest grocery chains will begin selling CBD products in stores across the United States.
HB 1325 would make hemp, CBD oil legal in Texas
Some members of the Texas Legislature want to make it legal to grow industrial hemp in Texas.
Some members of the Texas Legislature want to make it legal to grow industrial hemp in Texas.
Texas removing hemp from controlled substance list on April 5
In two weeks, hemp will no longer be considered a controlled substance in Texas, but there are still several questions the state legislature will need to clear up when it comes to the production of hemp.
In two weeks, hemp will no longer be considered a controlled substance in Texas, but there are still several questions the state legislature will need to clear up when it comes to the production of hemp.
Texas medical cannabis companies start fund to help epilepsy patients afford treatment
It has been one year since the first medical cannabis companies in Texas received provisional licenses.?
It has been one year since the first medical cannabis companies in Texas received provisional licenses.?
McConnell wants hemp removed from controlled substance list
The U.S. Senate's top leader said Monday he wants to bring hemp production back into the national mainstream by removing it from the list of controlled substances. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a group of hemp advocates in his home state of Kentucky that he will introduce legislation to legalize the crop as an agricultural commodity. The versatile crop...
The U.S. Senate's top leader said Monday he wants to bring hemp production back into the national mainstream by removing it from the list of controlled substances. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a group of hemp advocates in his home state of Kentucky that he will introduce legislation to legalize the crop as an agricultural commodity. The versatile crop...
DEA raids tribal land to destroy pot; tribe says it was hemp
There were no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing, the DEA said.
There were no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing, the DEA said.
Austin family would like form of medical marijuana passed
Texans for and against medical marijuana spoke out at a public hearing at the State Capitol Tuesday.
Texans for and against medical marijuana spoke out at a public hearing at the State Capitol Tuesday.
DPS seizes more than two tons of marijuana
The Texas Department of Public Safety seized more than two tons of marijuana after a Texas Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a tractor trailer in Starr County on March 30. The estimated value of t...
The Texas Department of Public Safety seized more than two tons of marijuana after a Texas Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a tractor trailer in Starr County on March 30. The estimated value of t...
Medical marijuana users gather at Capitol to support new bills
Timothy Dashner says his 12-year-old daughter Felicity was diagnosed with Intractable Epilepsy in 2005...meaning her condition can't be helped with treatment.
Timothy Dashner says his 12-year-old daughter Felicity was diagnosed with Intractable Epilepsy in 2005...meaning her condition can't be helped with treatment.
Medical marijuana bills filed in Texas Senate and House
Not 1 but 2 bills are filed Friday at the Capitol that could make Cannabis for medicinal use legal as early as next year.
Not 1 but 2 bills are filed Friday at the Capitol that could make Cannabis for medicinal use legal as early as next year.
Conservative lawmaker believes 'God-made' marijuana should be legal in Texas
On Texas Independence Day, State Rep. David Simpson from Longview filed the 24-page House Bill 2165 proposing the end to marijuana prohibition in Texas.
On Texas Independence Day, State Rep. David Simpson from Longview filed the 24-page House Bill 2165 proposing the end to marijuana prohibition in Texas.
Texans push for marijuana law reform
Marijuana advocates from across the state made their way to Austin to speak with lawmakers Wednesday.
Marijuana advocates from across the state made their way to Austin to speak with lawmakers Wednesday.
Ted Cruz campaign says Senator "foolishly experimented with marijuana" in his youth
Representatives for Republican Senator Ted Cruz claim he “experimented with marijuana” in his youth.
Representatives for Republican Senator Ted Cruz claim he “experimented with marijuana” in his youth.
Nearly 1,500 lbs marijuana found in portable-toilet truck
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has a reputation for hauling in big loads of drugs but when an unusual truck rolled into the back parking lot, the deputies were less than enthusiastic.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has a reputation for hauling in big loads of drugs but when an unusual truck rolled into the back parking lot, the deputies were less than enthusiastic.
APD finds 206 pounds of weed in man's gas tank
A man claiming to be an oil field worker was caught trafficking more than 200 pounds of marijuana Monday.
A man claiming to be an oil field worker was caught trafficking more than 200 pounds of marijuana Monday.
More research on medical marijuana
The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for more research on medical marijuana.A small step that a local mother says she is grateful for.There are some people that believe medical marijuana c...
The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for more research on medical marijuana.A small step that a local mother says she is grateful for.There are some people that believe medical marijuana c...