President Trump reclassifies marijuana as less dangerous drug

President Trump signed an executive order to re-classify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug. Some are excited about how the reclassification paves the way for more research, but others warn of its own set of challenges it could bring.

Texas' largest medical cannabis facility opens in Bastrop

The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.

Texas' largest medical cannabis facility opens in Bastrop
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The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.

Largest medical marijuana facility in Texas opens near Austin

The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.

TABC hearing on hemp products with THC
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A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.

Texans & medical marijuana access
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Texans could now have more access to medical cannabis. The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King reports.

THC Ban: Texas Ag Commissioner supports regulations over federal ban

In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.

THC ban in spending bill sparks backlash from Texas business owners

A federal spending bill aimed at reopening the government also threatens to ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products, sparking debate among Texas business owners and lawmakers.

Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire

More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

DPS enforces age restrictions on THC hemp products
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New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.

Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement

Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.

New Texas THC rule enforcement begins Wednesday

Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.

Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study

A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.

New emergency rules for hemp products containing THC

Commissioners with TABC passed emergency regulations to restrict the sale of hemp products that contain THC. The action is in response to the executive order issued by Gov. Abbott earlier this month.

Emergency rules for hemp products with THC
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Commissioners with TABC passed emergency regulations to restrict the sale of hemp products that contain THC. The action is in response to the executive order issued by Gov. Abbott earlier this month.

New emergency THC rules now in effect in Texas

The rules, issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, prevent hemp consumables from being sold to those younger than 21.

Company behind Edible Arrangements expands hemp, THC product deliveries after Texas launch

Edible Brands, the company behind Edible Arrangements, is expanding its hemp-derived THC product delivery program to more states. Meanwhile, state agencies and lawmakers are debating more regulation for these products.