Texas Cannabis Laws: Court Blocks Austin’s Marijuana Decriminalization
Texas Cannabis Laws: Court Blocks Austin’s Marijuana Decriminalization
24 Apr, 2025 - A Texas appeals court blocks Austin’s voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law, reinstating police authority to arrest for low-level cannabis possession following a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Block Local Marijuana Decriminalization
23 Apr, 2025 – The Texas Senate passes a bill that would prohibit cities from placing marijuana decriminalization initiatives on local ballots, directly challenging a wave of voter-supported cannabis reforms. The bill now moves to the Texas House amid ongoing legal battles and public opposition.
Texas Lawmakers Consider Expanding Medical Cannabis Access with HB46
17 Apr, 2025 – Texas lawmakers are considering HB46, a bill to expand the state’s limited medical cannabis program by increasing the number of dispensary licenses, allowing satellite storage facilities, adding chronic pain to qualifying conditions, and permitting vaporized THC administration.
Texans Rally Against Proposed THC Restrictions in SB 3 and HB 28
7 Apr, 2025 - Texans packed the Capitol to oppose SB 3 and HB 28, bills that would heavily restrict or ban THC-infused hemp products, raising major concerns about public health, industry survival, and patient access to therapeutic alternatives.
Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC in Texas, House May Take Different Path
19 Mar, 2025 – The Texas Senate has passed SB 3, a bill banning all THC products, including Delta 8 and Delta 9, sparking controversy within the hemp industry. The Texas House will now consider HB 28, a regulatory alternative that could keep the THC market alive under stricter rules.
THC Ban in Texas? Senate Proposal Faces Strong Opposition
3 Mar, 2025 - Texas Senate Bill 3 proposes a full ban on hemp-derived THC products, potentially dismantling the state’s $8 billion industry. Advocates argue that regulation—not prohibition—is needed, while lawmakers claim public health risks justify the move. As debates intensify, businesses and consumers brace for the potential consequences.
HB 3242 Seeks to End Jail Time for Small Cannabis Possession in Texas
24 Feb, 2025 – Texas lawmakers are considering HB 3242, a bill that would decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by reducing it to a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine rather than jail time. The measure has strong public support but faces hurdles in the Senate.
Poll: 79% of Texans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
4 Feb, 2025 – A University of Houston survey reveals that most Texans support cannabis legalization and decriminalization, yet state lawmakers continue to enforce some of the strictest marijuana laws in the U.S. With public opinion shifting rapidly, will Texas finally see cannabis reform in 2025?
2025 Texas Legislative Session: Cannabis Policy Battles Over THC and Legalization
Texas' 2025 legislative session could redefine cannabis policy, with debates over banning THC products, legalizing recreational marijuana, and expanding medical programs. See what’s at stake for businesses, consumers, and public health.
What Dallas' New Marijuana Law Means Amid Statewide THC Crackdown
18 January 2025 - Dallas enacted the Freedom Act, decriminalizing marijuana possession under four ounces, sparking legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Learn how this policy reflects broader tensions in Texas' cannabis laws.
