Texas Senate Again Votes To Ban THC Hemp Products Despite Governor’s Push For Regulations
As the second special session of the Texas legislature commences, the state Senate has again approved a bill to that would ban hemp THC products. Despite Gov. Greg Abbott (R) renewing his call for a regulatory model for intoxicating cannabinoids and an age limit of 21 to purchase such products, the Senate on Monday passed […]
SXSW Is Taking Votes On Dozens Of Marijuana And Psychedelics Panel Proposals For 2026 Festival
Voting is now open for panels to be part of next year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, allowing anyone with an opinion to weigh in on what topics the event covers and whose views are featured onstage. And once again, like in past years, there are dozens of marijuana- and psychedelics-related panels up for consideration. […]
Senate Votes To Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana To Military Veterans, While Setting Aside Hemp THC Ban
The Senate has approved large-scale spending legislation that includes provisions to allow U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans living in legal states. The appropriations package that senators passed on Friday was also amended to omit a controversial proposed ban consumable hemp products with any quantifiable amount of […]