URGENT ACTION: The Lt. Gov. is standing in the way of HB 63!
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick took to Twitter today, declaring that Rep. Moody’s HB 63, which passed with a super majority in the House, is “dead upon arrival” in the Senate
HB 63 Passes Out of the House! – Moves on to the Senate
Today, the Texas House of Representatives voted to approve HB 63, which would reduce penalties for possession of 1 ounce of marijuana. This is a historic step forward in changing
Hemp Advances from the House to the Senate!
The Texas House of Representatives just advanced HB 1325, a bill that would allow for agricultural growth, manufacturing and production of hemp, without objection. This is a historic first for
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
Support Re-Legalization in Texas on 420!
Legislation is moving at the Capitol! How can you support our work? Texas NORML’s mission is to change marijuana laws so that it reflects the majority opinion of Texans 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