Monday, April 20th, 2020
Starting at 12:30pm
Texas NORML welcomes a wide variety of distinguished speakers to discuss all things cannabis with us on 4/20! We will discuss medical cannabis, Texas Hemp Program, the political and legislative cycle, advocacy, legalization and more. We will also observe a minute of silence at 4:20pm in honor of the victims of the failed drug war. Listen to our musical guests between presentations and participate in our giveaway challenge. Join us for a fun and educational virtual experience!
Our livestream programming starts at 12:30pm CDT through our YouTube Channel and our Facebook page. Sign up for a reminder!
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Confirmed Speakers (View full agenda HERE.)
- Representative Joe Moody (D – HD 78)
- Keith Stroup, Founder and Legal Counsel for NORML
- Dr Darina A. Douchi, PharmD, MAJ(R) and CEO of Curativo Hemp
- Erik Altieri, Executive Director for NORML
- Shawn Hauser, Partner at Vicente Sederberg LLP
- Phil Gero, Former Sergeant with Pflugerville Police Department
- Justin Strekal, Political Director, NORML
- Dwight Clark, Senior Policy Analyst & Technical Writer for Vicente Sederberg LLP
- Heather Fazio, Director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy
- Austin Zamhariri, Texas Cannabis Collective
- Lisa L. Pittman, Esq of Coats Rose Law Firm and Member of Texas Hemp Advisory Council
- Sal Barnes, Managing Director for MPG Consulting
- Retired Major David Bass, Texas Veterans for Medical Marijuana
- Susan Hays, PC
- Heather Richmond, CEO of USA Hemp Plastic and Running Water Global
- Les Weiler, Membership Director for Texas NORML
- Anita Sommers (aka the CBD Genie), M(ASCP) and Air Force VeteranÂ
- Carlos Caro, Secretary for Texas NORML
Musical Entertainment:
- Jackie Venson
- Jerad Laxon of Fireside Hustle
- Matt Giles
Host:
- Jax Finkel, Executive Director for Texas NORML
Giveaway Contest: First person to tell us how many NORML shirts our host wore during the livestream and receive a very special Texas NORML gift package. At 5:50pm, answer first to win!
(The first hour of our stream will be featured as the central time spot on I Heart Radio and Time 4 Hemp’s I Love 420 – LivingRoom LoveFest.)
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