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Texas Marijuana Policy Conference

November 13, 2020 Jax News

​Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy hosts the third annual Texas Marijuana Policy Conference​! Hemp has been legalized at the state and federal levels, but Texas still denies patient access to medical cannabis and tens of thousands are being arrested annually for marijuana possession. Speakers​ include state lawmakers, researchers, medical professionals, industry leaders, and advocates!​ We are excited to have several Texas NORML board members participating. 

  • Carlos Caro, Secretary for Texas NORML, and Phil Gero, LEO Adviser for Texas NORML​, will participate in the panel Cops, Docs, and Clergy: Lasting Impacts of Marijuana Criminalization on Friday, the 20th at 11am.
  • Jax Finkel, Executive Director of Texas NORML will present a workshop on Legislative Advocacy 101​ on Saturday, the 21st at 12:30pm.​
  • Justin Strekal, Policy Director for NORML will participate in the panel on Legalizing Nationwide: Federal Forecast on Saturday, the 21st at 1:30pm.​​

Register HERE.​

Use discount code “TXN20” to save 20% at checkout. If you purchase tickets for 4 or more, you will also save and additional 50%! 


The 87th Texas Legislature will convene on January 12, but lawmakers have already begun pre-filing bills relating to cannabis!​ Email your legislators to let them know you support these important policy changes: 

Medical Cannabis​ | Penalty Reduction​ | Legalization​


Join Texas NORML for our informal monthly meeting taking place Wednesday, December 2nd at 8pm CT​. We are hosting these meetings virtually so you can view on Facebook Live, join the webinar or watch after the meeting when we post the recording to Youtube​ after the event. We will cover a recap of prefilled bills, review of current Texas arrest data and veteran actions. (Details​)


Join Texas NORML and Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy for our Legislative Workshop on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at noon. The only way to change marijuana laws in Texas is through the legislature. We will cover: Legislative Process and Timeline, Policy Priorities, Pre-Filed Bills, Preparing for Hearings and more! Register for this event!


Please become a member of Texas NORML​​! Membership dues and donations​ are a driving force behind the work that we do.​ You can also shop for the holidays​ in our online store.​

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