Breaking: USDA Issues Hemp Regulations
UPDATED: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued regulations governing the production of hemp as an agricultural commodity in the form of an interim final rule. The interim final
[LBJ Future Forum] Legalizing Marijuana: What are the economic, social, and cultural impacts?
Last week, the LBJ Future Forum hosted a discussion to hear where the legalization debate is headed in Texas and how it could affect our economy, communities, and political climate.
Update: Texas NORML requests clarity on suspension of the T.CUP application process
Texas NORML is concerned that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has, without notification or explanation, suspended the process one week after it started on October 1st, 2019. The lack
Breaking: DPS Suspends TCUP Application Process
Last night, we noticed that the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) website no longer had the application process for Texas Compassionate Use Program (T.CUP) licensees on their website. In response
Deadline to register in time to vote in special election!
This November, there will be special elections in three House Districts to replace retiring legislators. Texas and over 20 other states in the U.S. cannot collect signatures to place an
DSHS Hemp Hearing on Human Consumables
Yesterday, the Department of State Health Service (DSHS) held a hearing for public comment regarding implementation of HB 1325, specifically relating to consumable hemp products. DSHS heard from farmers, laboratories,
Texas: Consumable Hemp Regulatory Hearing Scheduled and Federal Banking Bill Advances
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will host a public hearing on October 3 in Austin to accept comments about the regulation of consumable hemp products (including CBD), registration and
UPDATE: TCUP License Applications Are Open and DSHS Considers Condition Definition
The recently expanded Compassionate Use Act provides additional medical conditions for which low-THC cannabis may be prescribed. On September 11th, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) held a
Spooky Sativa Soiree – Tickets Available!
Texas NORML is proud to announce our Spooky Sativa Soiree! This is a exclusive event will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 from 7-11pm at a private south Austin
Texas Team Advocates in DC
This year the Texas delegation to the 2019 NORML Conference and Lobby Day grew exponentially! We had a group of seven advocates that made the trip up to Washington, DC.
WATCH: Austin City Council Meeting on THC Testing and Marijuana Enforcement Under New State Law
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, the Austin City Council’s Judicial Committee met to receive an update on and discuss THC testing and marijuana enforcement under new state law. This meeting was
Earn CLE credits at our Texas Marijuana Policy Conference!
Texas Marijuana Policy Conference in Austin The Labor Day weekend event features dozens of breakout sessions, nearly 100 policy and industry experts, and several exceptional keynote speakers: Texas Senator Jose Menendez
Texas Marijuana Policy Conference – Policy, Advocacy and Industry meet in Austin
The primary focus of this year’s Texas Marijuana Policy Conference is to share information and rally action to advance more sensible and compassionate laws in our state. This year, in addition to
Texas Laws: Hemp, Banking and Marijuana Possession
Since the Texas Hemp Farming Act (HB 1325) took effect on June 10th, there has been a lot of conversation around what is actually legal in the interim before the
Texas: Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events August Monthly Meeting This month’s topic will be Cannabis: Veterans and Science. Our MC will be board member, Anita Sommers (Veteran and Microbiologist). Our guest speakers will be Robert