THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3

A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak takes a closer look at Senate Bill 3 and its potential impact.

Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council votes to reject Lockhart Freedom Act

Lockhart city officials have voted to reject the Lockhart Freedom Act, which would have decriminalized low-level marijuana possession in the city. Voters approved the Act in November.

Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.

Texas border, school vouchers and a possible THC ban: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.

Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council addresses decision to go against majority vote

The Lockhart City Council addressed their controversial decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization after residents approved Proposition A in the November election.

Lockhart residents frustrated with city's decision to go against marijuana decriminalization

A protest is planned ahead of Thursday night's Lockhart City Council meeting. Residents are frustrated with the city's decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization.

Texas lawmakers consider ban on all THC products

State lawmakers are preparing to debate legislation that could shut down the sale of all forms of THC in Texas.

Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties

The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.

Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick pushes to "ban all forms" of THC in Texas

This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.

Election 2024 results: Marijuana measures fail in 3 states

Four states had measures for marijuana use on the ballots Tuesday night. Here are the results of those votes.

Bastrop voters support marijuana decriminalization

Voters in Bastrop have decided to de-prioritize arrests and prosecution of misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses by voting for Proposition M.

Lockhart residents vote to decriminalize marijuana

Voters in Lockhart have decided to de-prioritize arrests and prosecution of misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses by voting for Proposition A.