Testimony Regarding Workplace Drug Testing for State Employees
Texas NORML’s Executive Director submitted testimony on a bill that would end workplace drug testing for THC and CBD for Texas’ state employees (excluding LEOs). My name is Jax Finkel
Marijuana Decriminalization Advances! What Can Texans Do?
Rep. Joe Moody’s bill to reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession has been added to the House Calendar for April 25th! At the Capitol, the Calendars Committee placed HB 63, which
Medical Marijuana Advances Out of Committee! (And next steps!)
Today the Public Health Committee in the House advanced medical cannabis! Today at the Capitol, the Public Health Committee approved Rep. Lucio III’s HB 1365, which expands medical access to
Second Chance Lobby Day – Texas Marijuana Policy on April 23rd
Texas State Capitol, John H. Reagan Building (Room 130 | Map) 1400 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 Register! With our lawmakers meeting for only 140 days every two years, we
Upcoming Opportunities to Take Action in Austin!
Here are some upcoming opportunities for you to be involved in the action in Austin: Direct Action at the Capitol – Wednesday, April 17 at 11am Working in teams, we’ll
Recap: Medical Cannabis Hearing Held at the Texas State Capitol
Patients and Medical Professionals Testify at the Capitol for Access to Medical Cannabis Many Texans spent a long day at the Capitol to offer thoughtful and powerful testimony on the
Texas House Bill 1365 has been scheduled for a hearing!
House Bill 1365, authored by Representative Eddie Lucio, III’s will make Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and compassionate for Texans by allowing for whole plant medical cannabis for patients
Recap: Hemp, Decriminalization and Legalization Hearings
Today was a busy day at the Capitol! There were hearings on industrial hemp, decriminalization of marijuana possession and a joint resolution that would allow Texans to vote on legalizing
HJR 108 – Texas NORML’s Testimony
Madame Chair and members of the committee, my name is Jax Finkel and I am testifying on behalf of Texas NORML, for the HJR 108. Thank you for your time
We Delivered Your Signatures to the Lt Gov!
Last week, a spokesperson for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told the Texas Tribune that he is “strongly opposed to weakening any laws against marijuana [and] remains wary of the various
More Penalty Reduction Bills to be Heard on Monday!
Several bills to reduce penalties for marijuana possession will be considered by the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Monday, April 1. These bills seek make possession of small amounts a Class
Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Holds Press Conference on Marijuana
Fellow Texans, Today, I attended a press conference held by the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) at the Texas State Capitol. They discussed “the myths vs. the facts as they
Recap: Texas Senior Lobby Day
On Monday, Texas Seniors joined us at the Texas State Capitol to share their stories and information about medical marijuana with their legislators. They asked their legislators to coauthor legislation
Breaking: HB 63 Passes Committee!
Rep. Joe Moody’s bill to reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession has passed out of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee with a bipartisan vote of 5-2! If HB 63 passes the
Breaking: Hemp Declassified In Texas!
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has authored an amendment to the Texas schedule of controlled substances that removes hemp from the list. It is an extremely important step