THC and hemp advocates warn about consequences of ban tucked in spending bill
Read full article: THC and hemp advocates warn about consequences of ban tucked in spending billA federal spending bill could ban many THC-containing hemp products nationwide. Texas store owners warn the move would devastate businesses and families who rely on these products for health and income.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC productsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday called Abbottโs decision a pathway to full legalization of cannabis, including marijuana which is still federally illegal. Hemp-derived THC is legal.
Texas vape ban wipes out most disposable products: Whatโs banned, whatโs not
Read full article: Texas vape ban wipes out most disposable products: Whatโs banned, whatโs notThe new law is one of the toughest in the country regarding vaping, essentially eliminating the disposable vape category until itโs from U.S. manufacturers.
THC, hemp ban sits in Texas House as parents, recovery advocates demand action
Read full article: THC, hemp ban sits in Texas House as parents, recovery advocates demand actionWith just days left in the special legislative session, a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas hasnโt moved in the Texas House leaving parents, addiction recovery advocates, and some school leaders increasingly frustrated.
If Texas were to ban or regulate THC, crime labs say they would need more resources
Read full article: If Texas were to ban or regulate THC, crime labs say they would need more resourcesCrime lab officials told lawmakers Wednesday they are struggling to keep up with deadlier drugs like fentanyl and a THC ban or new regulations would add to the challenge.
Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy
Read full article: Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economyAs lawmakers continue to debate banning hemp-derived THC, some rural Texans say it helps ease addiction, health concerns and economic woes that hit their communities the hardest.
The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Hereโs what weโre watching.
Read full article: The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Hereโs what weโre watching.Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products.
Houston CBD shop owner supports regulation over THC ban
Read full article: Houston CBD shop owner supports regulation over THC banA controversial bill banning consumable THC products has been vetoed by Governor Abbott, who instead calls for tighter regulations in the upcoming special session. A Houston CBD store owner says the ban would have forced him to shut down and supports age restrictions and labeling requirements to keep his business open and customers safe.
Is THC as dangerous as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes it out to be?
Read full article: Is THC as dangerous as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes it out to be?Although Patrick and hemp industry leaders have quarreled over the risks and benefits of THC, cannabis researchers say it can be addictive but doesnโt usually cause widespread psychosis or brain damage.
Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to bud
Read full article: Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to budTHC will remain on the shelves in smoke shops across Texas after Governor Greg Abbott shot down a bill aimed at banning the element derived from marijuana.
โIt puzzles meโ: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says heโs surprised after THC ban vetoed by Gov. Abbott
Read full article: โIt puzzles meโ: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says heโs surprised after THC ban vetoed by Gov. AbbottAfter Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban all THC consumables in Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is holding a press conference to address the situation.
Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried
Read full article: Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worriedTexas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties.
Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign โ or veto โ the bill?
Read full article: Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign โ or veto โ the bill?Abbott faces pressure from both sides of the aisle. The prohibition was a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but some hemp farmers and veterans want it killed.
After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agenda
Read full article: After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agendaA 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows has accelerated action on bail, school vouchers and social issues.
"See how we do things": Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THC
Read full article: "See how we do things": Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THCA bill that would make it illegal to sell THC products could soon head over to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. For a cannabis store employee, lawmakers don't know enough about the industry they're trying to shut down.
Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations โ but no ban โ for hemp industry
Read full article: Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations โ but no ban โ for hemp industryLt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called banning THC products a top priority. The latest draft of the lower chamberโs THC regulation bill would allow retailers to continue selling edibles and drinks.
Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud
Read full article: Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the budAs lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.
New Texas senate bill looks to ban all THC, hemp products
Read full article: New Texas senate bill looks to ban all THC, hemp productsA new bill making its way through the Texas Senate could ban all forms of THC in consumable hemp productsโincluding delta-8, which has become a popular alternative to marijuana.
Texas Senate wants to ban THC products. Hereโs what that could mean for THC-focused businesses in Houston
Read full article: Texas Senate wants to ban THC products. Hereโs what that could mean for THC-focused businesses in HoustonThe Texas Senate is pushing forward with a plan to ban all consumable THC products next year.
โEverything came back negativeโ: Pearland ISD student says he is being punished for THC vape he didnโt even have
Read full article: โEverything came back negativeโ: Pearland ISD student says he is being punished for THC vape he didnโt even haveA Pearland student says he was singled out and punished for a vape that he didnโt even have.
Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired
Read full article: Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker firedThe Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Vista, California, CBD hemp oil company fighting a lawsuit from a truck driver who says he got fired after using a product falsely advertised as being free from the active ingredient in marijuana.
Positive marijuana test costs US long jumper national title
Read full article: Positive marijuana test costs US long jumper national titleU.S. Olympic long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall has served a one-month suspension and had her national indoor title stripped after testing positive earlier this year for the psychoactive compound found in marijuana.
3 arrested, including 15-year-old, after 3 Texas HS students hospitalized for eating THC edibles, police say
Read full article: 3 arrested, including 15-year-old, after 3 Texas HS students hospitalized for eating THC edibles, police sayThree people have been arrested, including a 15-year-old, after police say three students were hospitalized after taking THC-laced edibles.
How do you really know what is in popular CBD cosmetic products?
Read full article: How do you really know what is in popular CBD cosmetic products?From lip gloss to foundation, many people are switching from traditional products for those with CBD. But how do you know what is in it? What should you look for? Weโve got everything you need to know about CBD cosmetic products.
Parent outraged after they say their child ate cupcake potentially laced with drugs at Cy-Fair ISD school
Read full article: Parent outraged after they say their child ate cupcake potentially laced with drugs at Cy-Fair ISD schoolOne Cypress-Fairbanks ISD father and his family are outraged after he had to rush to school to pick up his 7th grader when she reported to the school nurse that she felt very sick after eating a cupcake that was shared with her in class.
Alief ISD police investigating after parents say 12-year-old daughter was given THC-laced cookies at school
Read full article: Alief ISD police investigating after parents say 12-year-old daughter was given THC-laced cookies at schoolAlief ISD Police are investigating allegations a student distributed cookies, believed to be laced with THC, to other students during a lunch break, district officials confirmed Thursday.