Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to hold public hearing on hemp regulations
Read full article: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to hold public hearing on hemp regulationsThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, a month after it moved forward with its efforts to regulate the sale of consumable hemp products.
Texas lawmakers react to reopening of government following longest shutdown on record
Read full article: Texas lawmakers react to reopening of government following longest shutdown on recordTexas state and federal lawmakers churned out reactions Wednesday evening, following the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
‘This is our livelihood’: Shutdown-ending bill could shut down Texas THC businesses
Read full article: ‘This is our livelihood’: Shutdown-ending bill could shut down Texas THC businessesWithin the legislation to end the longest-ever government shutdown is language that would ban hemp-derived THC products that have anything more than 0.4 milligrams of THC or other cannabinoids that could produce a high per container.
Edible Arrangements’ parent company to deliver THC edibles after heated legislative sessions
Read full article: Edible Arrangements’ parent company to deliver THC edibles after heated legislative sessionsOne company, known for making wholesome memories, is taking advantage of recent inaction by the Texas legislature to begin delivering hemp products.
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 Abbott’s decision a pathway to full legalization of cannabis, including marijuana which is still federally illegal. Hemp-derived THC is legal.
Mother warns parents about drug-laced edibles after 16-year-old taken to ICU
Read full article: Mother warns parents about drug-laced edibles after 16-year-old taken to ICUA high school student was rushed to the hospital last week after ingesting what he believed to be a THC gummy, prompting his mother to warn other parents about the risks of drug-laced edibles.
‘Literally saved my life’: Veterans, cannabis advocates seek to keep THC legal in Texas
Read full article: ‘Literally saved my life’: Veterans, cannabis advocates seek to keep THC legal in TexasTexas veterans and cannabis advocates unite for “Texas Cannabis Revolution” amid Gov. Abbott’s second special session.
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.
THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.
Read full article: THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.Experts say poison control data don’t specify which calls are related to hemp versus more dangerous K2, but show that most THC poisonings cause minor side effects.
Texas special session: What’s on the agenda, how it works and why Gov. Greg Abbott called one
Read full article: Texas special session: What’s on the agenda, how it works and why Gov. Greg Abbott called oneTexas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address 18 agenda items, including the implementation of flood warning systems after the deadly July flooding in the Hill Country.
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 doesn’t usually cause widespread psychosis or brain damage.
‘This is what everybody wants’: San Antonio THC retailers relieved as Gov. Abbott vetoes ban, urges regulation instead
Read full article: ‘This is what everybody wants’: San Antonio THC retailers relieved as Gov. Abbott vetoes ban, urges regulation insteadSan Antonio smoke shops and THC retailers sighed in relief Monday after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a proposal to ban THC and most other consumable hemp products in Texas. Instead, Abbott urged legislators to consider regulating the products in a manner similar to alcohol.
How Texas Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 46 could change the landscape for THC, medical marijuana users
Read full article: How Texas Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 46 could change the landscape for THC, medical marijuana usersCash isn’t the only thing you need to bring to the counter when you enter LazyDaze on St. Mary’s. You also need your ID.
KSAT Q&A: Quorum Report editor discusses what was done in the Texas legislative session
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Quorum Report editor discusses what was done in the Texas legislative sessionScott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Wednesday to discuss what was done in the Texas legislative session.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks on ICE arrests, mayoral race, possible THC ban and more in exclusive interview
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott speaks on ICE arrests, mayoral race, possible THC ban and more in exclusive interviewThe 2025 regular Texas legislative session has come to an end, and there are still multiple bills Gov. Greg Abbott could sign into law.
Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign — or veto — the bill?
Read full article: Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign — or veto — 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 — but no ban — for hemp industry
Read full article: Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations — but no ban — for hemp industryLt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called banning THC products a top priority. The latest draft of the lower chamber’s 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.
KSAT Q&A: State Capitol insider Scott Braddock discusses school vouchers, possible THC product ban
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: State Capitol insider Scott Braddock discusses school vouchers, possible THC product banScott Braddock, editor of the Quorom Report, appeared Tuesday during KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News to discuss the latest on school voucher proposals and legislation that would ban THC products in the state.
Spotting teen vaping: Early signs and expert advice for parents
Read full article: Spotting teen vaping: Early signs and expert advice for parentsTalk About Tobacco reports that kids as young as 11 years old have been caught vaping, and over 60% of parents whose teens vape were unaware of it. Rise Recovery offers tips to help parents identify potential signs of vaping.
Fort Martin Scott to join the Texas Historical Commission
Read full article: Fort Martin Scott to join the Texas Historical CommissionThe first frontier military post in Texas is now being recognized as the state’s 39th historic site by the Texas Historical Commission (THC), according to a press release.
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.
Man arrested with illegal weapons, THC during traffic stop, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested with illegal weapons, THC during traffic stop, deputies sayA traffic stop led to the seizure of multiple firearms, THC, and the arrest of a 46-year-old man, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest happened around 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 21, on Interstate 10 towards the West Side of Kerr County.
Pair of brothers arrested during drug bust in Atascosa County, sheriff says
Read full article: Pair of brothers arrested during drug bust in Atascosa County, sheriff saysAtascosa County sheriff’s deputies arrested two brothers during a drug bust that started as an investigation into cannabis THC products and other drugs making their way into a Poteet ISD campus, according to Sheriff David Soward.
Positive marijuana test costs long jumper from University of Texas national title
Read full article: Positive marijuana test costs long jumper from University of Texas 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.
NEISD police threw marijuana, other THC products in school dumpsters
Read full article: NEISD police threw marijuana, other THC products in school dumpstersNorth East Independent School District police officers repeatedly threw marijuana and other THC products confiscated from students into school dumpsters and trash cans, a months-long probe by KSAT Investigates found.
Charlotte ISD employee arrested, accused of providing drugs to high school students
Read full article: Charlotte ISD employee arrested, accused of providing drugs to high school studentsA Charlotte Independent School District employee removed from campus last month amid accusations that she provided drugs to students has been charged with nine felony counts in connection to the case, police confirmed Friday.
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THC-laced candy: What police say parents should look closely for
Read full article: THC-laced candy: What police say parents should look closely forOn September 18, GCSO seized several pounds of drugs that included candy made to look like Skittles, Nerds, and other popular bands. The day before, Gillespie County Sheriff deputies swiped 23 pounds of THC edibles. “Most narcotic-related homicides or robberies have to do with THC products,” he explains. “You do a drug deal with THC products and these guys come strapped,” Flores said. Parents who discover their kid in possession of these drugs should contact law enforcement so they can investigate where the drugs are coming from.
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For first time ever, FDA approves marijuana-derived medicine
Read full article: For first time ever, FDA approves marijuana-derived medicineWashington – For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a marijuana-derived drug. RELATED: Texas GOP in favor of marijuana decriminalizationNot only is the first marijuana-derived drug approved by the FDA, but the first FDA approval of a drug for the treatment of patients with Dravet syndrome. The component in this newly approved drug is CBD (cannabidiol), which is part of the sativa marijuana plant. And, the FDA is committed to this kind of careful scientific research and drug development,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D, said. The FDA is approving this new drug, despite it still being considered a Schedule 1 drug by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
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