Texas Cannabis Report

Texas House votes overwhelmingly to expand medical marijuana program

The Texas House of Representatives voted today to expand the state’s limited medical marijuana program by a vote of 121-23. (more…)

Medical marijuana bill scheduled for vote in Texas House

Following a flurry of phone calls to members of the House Committee on Calendars, a bill which expands Texas’ medical marijuana program has been scheduled for a vote in the Texas House of Representatives on Monday, May 4. (more…)

Texas medical marijuana bill on the verge of dying

A medical marijuana bill in the Texas House of Representatives is on track to have the same fate it received during the 2017 legislative session, dying in the Calendars committee. (more…)

Marijuana law reform is not dead in Texas Senate

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

Contrary to the opinion of some, and a statement made by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, HB 63 is not dead in the Texas Senate. This legislation is still very much alive until May 27, 2019 which is the final day of the legislative session. (more…)

Marijuana penalty reduction bill passes Texas House

The Texas House of Representatives has voted to decrease the penalty for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana to a Class C misdemeanor. This marks the first time since the 1970s that legislation to reduce the penalty for marijuana possess has been voted on by the House. (more…)

Hemp legislation passes Texas House

The Texas House of Representatives has passed legislation legalizing the cultivation of hemp, and it is expected to be passed by the Senate and signed by Governor Greg Abbott. (more…)

Politics: You can’t always get what you want

You will rarely, if ever, get what you want in politics. This is a hard fact that anyone who ever participates in the political process should come to terms with. (more…)

Amended medical marijuana bill passes committee unanimously

Austin, Texas – A bill which would expand Texas’ medical marijuana program has passed out of the House Committee on Public Health with unanimous support. (more…)

Marijuana policy advocates gear up for busy week at capitol

It’ll be a busy time for marijuana policy advocates at the Texas capitol this week, complete with hearings, exhibits, and direct action. (more…)

Authorities make it difficult to assess marijuana risks

I want to know if marijuana is harmful, what detrimental effects it has on the people who consume it, and whether or not it causes those people to be a danger or at least a nuisance to others. In context with other socially acceptable things that people do, where does marijuana rate among its negative impacts?

Sure, we know it does a lot of good things, and there’s a lot more that we haven’t…

Marijuana Penalty Reduction Legislation Passes Committee with Bipartisan Support

Austin, Texas – State lawmakers have advanced a bill out of committee which would reduce the penalty for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana, eliminating the threat of jail time and allowing individuals to avoid a criminal record. (more…)

Termination the Wrong Message for Waco ISD Superintendent

Dr. Marcus Nelson has made wide-reaching news as the superintendent of Waco I.S.D. for being arrested over a small amount of marijuana after a traffic stop where he was pulled over for driving in the left lane.

Many have called for his termination, saying he has set a bad example for the children and those who work under him, and that by not firing him the wrong message is being sent. Many others…

Glut of marijuana and hemp bills shows promise in Texas

The deadline has passed for submitting bills to the 2019 Texas legislative session, and this year marks a record for the most legislation filed pertaining to marijuana and hemp. Subjects run the gamut of medical cannabis, penalty reduction, hemp, concentrates, drug testing, and legalization. (more…)

Legislative session to begin with over a dozen cannabis bills

Texas legislators begin their 2019 legislative session on Tuesday this week with over a dozen cannabis related bills having already been filed for consideration.

With eight pieces of legislation in the House, five in the Senate, and possibly more in the works, there will be no shortage of items to discuss before the session ends on May 27, 2019.

Topics include marijuana penalty reduction,…

Texas Senator files ‘Comprehensive and Compassionate Medical Cannabis Bill’

Texas Senator Jose Menendez, a Democrat who represents the San Antonio area in District 26, has pre-filed a medical cannabis bill which he described as “comprehensive and compassionate.” He filed similar bills in 2017 and 2015. (more…)

Cannabis bills pre-filed for 2019 Texas legislative session

November 12 marks the first day of pre-filing of legislation for the 2019 Texas legislative session. Cannabis law reform is an issue gearing up for major push again following strong support from legislature in 2017 despite no bills making it to the floor of the Texas House of Representatives. (more…)