/tags/medical-marijuana medical marijuana en-US Copyright Thu, 30 May 2024 18:41:36 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-30/veterans-businesses-ask-texas-lawmakers-to-keep-hemp-products-legal-others-call-for-complete-ban Some Texas lawmakers are contemplating a statewide ban on Delta 8 and 9. These hemp-derived products can produce a marijuana-like high and are currently legally available to purchase in Texas. So are they life-saving medications or a serious threat to public health? On Wednesday, dozens testified for or against a ban before a Texas Senate committee. Thu, 30 May 2024 18:41:36 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-30/veterans-businesses-ask-texas-lawmakers-to-keep-hemp-products-legal-others-call-for-complete-ban Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-05-06/texans-have-helped-fuel-new-mexicos-cannabis-industry-but-why-changes-to-pot-laws-seem-unlikely It’s now been two years since New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis, and sales data shows Texans are helping what’s become a multi-million-dollar industry for the state. Despite that, Texas lawmakers seem even farther from approving any sort of marijuana reform than they were just a few years ago. Mon, 06 May 2024 16:36:24 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-06/texans-have-helped-fuel-new-mexicos-cannabis-industry-but-why-changes-to-pot-laws-seem-unlikely Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /health-wellness/2023-04-20/texas-marijuana-restrictions-remain-strict-as-proponents-work-to-expand-compassionate-use-laws Pro-pot lobbyists say Texas leaders’ attitude toward marijuana has shifted in recent years, but work remains on loosening rules. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:33:28 GMT /health-wellness/2023-04-20/texas-marijuana-restrictions-remain-strict-as-proponents-work-to-expand-compassionate-use-laws Robert Salinas | Houston Public Media /government/2023-04-12/expanded-access-to-medical-marijuana-gains-traction-as-texas-house-advances-bill The bipartisan legislation is an expansion on the state’s 2015 “Compassionate Use” law, which has allowed a growing number of patients to legally use cannabis to treat debilitating symptoms of conditions such as epilepsy, autism, cancer and PTSD. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:08:59 GMT /government/2023-04-12/expanded-access-to-medical-marijuana-gains-traction-as-texas-house-advances-bill Karen Brooks Harper | The Texas Tribune, Raul Trey Lopez | Texas Tribune /government/2023-01-27/changing-winds-these-are-the-marijuana-bills-were-watching-in-this-years-legislative-session Medical cannabis and penalty reduction are among several marijuana measures in the 88th regular session. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:12:56 GMT /government/2023-01-27/changing-winds-these-are-the-marijuana-bills-were-watching-in-this-years-legislative-session Alexandra Hart | Texas Standard /texas-news/2022-12-12/some-local-lawmakers-undermining-voter-approved-marijuana-decriminalization-measures Voters in several Texas cities passed decriminalization ordinances last month, leaving some local officials concerned about violating state law. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:11:06 GMT /texas-news/2022-12-12/some-local-lawmakers-undermining-voter-approved-marijuana-decriminalization-measures David Brown, Terry Gutierrez /texas-news/2022-10-06/biden-pardons-thousands-in-prison-for-simple-marijuana-charges-and-urges-governors-to-follow-suit The announcement of the pardons comes as polling indicates a majority of Texans support legalizing marijuana in some form. But Abbott's office said the state won't take advice from the Biden administration. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:46:26 GMT /texas-news/2022-10-06/biden-pardons-thousands-in-prison-for-simple-marijuana-charges-and-urges-governors-to-follow-suit Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /government/2021-08-31/666-new-texas-laws-go-into-effect-wednesday-here-are-key-items-to-watch Reporters from The Texas Newsroom partner stations broke down some of the key items. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:41:20 GMT /government/2021-08-31/666-new-texas-laws-go-into-effect-wednesday-here-are-key-items-to-watch The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2021-06-01/texas-takes-tiny-steps-toward-expanding-medical-marijuana-program Gov. Abbott is expected to sign HB 1535, which increases slightly the amount of THC allowed in medical marijuana and adds more medical conditions to the eligibility list for the program. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:00:27 GMT /texas-news/2021-06-01/texas-takes-tiny-steps-toward-expanding-medical-marijuana-program Jerry Quijano /news/2021-05-20/dan-patrick-again-blocking-effort-to-expand-texas-medical-marijuana-program-advocates-say House Bill 1535 would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to include those with chronic pain, all cancer patients and Texans with post-traumatic stress disorder. But it hasn’t yet been referred to a Senate committee. Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:48 GMT /news/2021-05-20/dan-patrick-again-blocking-effort-to-expand-texas-medical-marijuana-program-advocates-say The Texas Tribune