Upcoming & Current Texas NORML Events
CURRENT:
Operation Trapped – Many veterans in Texas want a safer alternative to harmful prescription medicine, which can lead to addiction to narcotics and an alarming number of overdose deaths every year. If you are like the thousands of Texas veterans who take cannabis to relieve the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, or other service-related injuries, you are treated like a criminal in Texas. That is wrong, and your voice should be heard. Texas NORML and Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy want to send a message to state lawmakers that it’s time for a better option, and you can help. We have launched a one-year project to collect a single used prescription bottle from every state veteran who wants a safer alternative.Learn how to participate in Operation Trapped HERE.
UPCOMING:
12/5/15 ~ Regional Advocacy Training – 1:30pm-6pm in Tyler – Constituent advocacy is one of the most critical tools we have as a grassroots movement. Legislators and other community members need to hear from Texans like you who want to see sensible marijuana policies instituted. This training event is designed to help you become an effective advocate for marijuana law reform in Texas. We will offer you the tools you need to make effective arguments, dispel common myths, confidently communicate with your legislators, and utilize the upcoming election cycle to bring attention to this important issue. You must pre-register for this event. Please do so here. Find the agenda for this event here. Follow the event page for updates here.
12/5/15 ~ Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run – 7 pm in Austin – This is a Team Hope through Cannabis (THC) event. Run (or walk…or roll…) through 2 million shining lights with Texas NORML’s Team Hope through Cannabis (THC) this holiday season!! The 2.1 mile course starts at the Zilker Tree and ends within the Trail of Lights. This evening adventure is wheelchair and stroller-friendly and is an Austin tradition the whole family can enjoy. Learn how to register here.
12/5/15 ~ Trim a Tree – 11am in Austin – Have you ever wanted to trim one of those trees on 360 (Capitol of Texas Highway)? Join other TX NORML members in a late morning to Trim-A-Tree on 360! Bring the kids or grandkids to help. Have them make decorations! (Please be sure they’re weather tolerant) We want to show our creative side and let folks know TX NORML is alive and well in Austin and are here to make some changes!! One last thing, if you can’t make the Trim-A-Tree date, we’ll need folks to help with the cleanup of the trees on January 3 (Sunday). Find out all the event details HERE.
12/12/15 ~ Regional Advocacy Training – 9:30am-2:30pm in Houston – Constituent advocacy is one of the most critical tools we have as a grassroots movement. Legislators and other community members need to hear from Texans like you who want to see sensible marijuana policies instituted. This training event is designed to help you become an effective advocate for marijuana law reform in Texas. We will offer you the tools you need to make effective arguments, dispel common myths, confidently communicate with your legislators, and utilize the upcoming election cycle to bring attention to this important issue. This event is currently at capacity. Please email jax@texasnorml.org if you would like to be put on the waiting list.
1/6/16 ~ January Open Monthly Meeting – 8pm in Austin – We’ll have a list of upcoming events that Texas NORML will be involved in, updates on some of our events this past month as well as the latest news from around Texas and the US about cannabis law reform. Follow the event page for updates here.
1/9/16 ~ Regional Training – 12:30pm-5pm in Amarillo – Constituent advocacy is one of the most critical tools we have as a grassroots movement. Legislators and other community members need to hear from Texans like you who want to see sensible marijuana policies instituted. This training event is designed to help you become an effective advocate for marijuana law reform in Texas. We will offer you the tools you need to make effective arguments, dispel common myths, confidently communicate with your legislators, and utilize the upcoming election cycle to bring attention to this important issue. You must pre-register for this event. Please do so here. Find the agenda for this event here. Follow the event page for updates here.
1/10/16 ~ Regional Training – 12:30pm-5pm in Lubbock – Constituent advocacy is one of the most critical tools we have as a grassroots movement. Legislators and other community members need to hear from Texans like you who want to see sensible marijuana policies instituted. This training event is designed to help you become an effective advocate for marijuana law reform in Texas. We will offer you the tools you need to make effective arguments, dispel common myths, confidently communicate with your legislators, and utilize the upcoming election cycle to bring attention to this important issue. You must pre-register for this event. Please do so here. Find the agenda for this event here. Follow the event page for updates here.
Feb 2016 ~ Anticipated launch date for the Texas NORML Primary Voter’s Guide and interactive website
2/3/16 ~ February Open Monthly Meeting – 8pm in Austin – We’ll have a list of upcoming events that Texas NORML will be involved in, updates on some of our events this past month as well as the latest news from around Texas and the US about cannabis law reform. We plan to have our Voter’s Guide available for pick up. We will also be giving out information on early and day of Primary voting. Follow the event page for updates here.
2/16-26/16 ~ Early Primary Voting – Learn more about when and where to vote here.
2/27/16 ~ AIM Fest – Austin – The Austin Instrumental Music Festival provides an atmosphere and culture catered to instrumental music enthusiasts. This is cultivated by musicians, artists and local businesses who are forward thinking and embrace counter culture. Texas NORML has been invited to table at this event. You can learn more about AIM Fest here. The event page is here.
3/1/16 ~ Primary Election Day – Learn more about when and where to vote here.
4/30/16 ~ Austin Muscle Walk in honor of Vincent Lopez – 7:30am in Pfluggerville – Team Hope through Cannabis (THC) is participating in the MDA Muscle Walk, which raises funds for Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy, the condition that took Vincent Lopez, Texas NORML Director of Patient Outreach and Founder of Patient Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics. Participation is free. Join us as we raise awareness, connect with our community and walk the 2-mile course in his honor. Register with our team at the link on this event page. Details will be posted as the event nears so follow the event page here.
5/30/16 ~ LifeTime TriCapTex (Capital of TX Triathlon) – 7am in Austin – Team Hope through Cannabis (THC) will be racing in this event that benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The laws need to change so scientists can explore cannabis as a treatment avenue without legislative barriers. Help us spread the word! More registration and team information will be posted when available. Follow the event page for updates here.