Texas just became the 40th state to legalize medical cannabis, but don’t start celebrating yet. HB 46 expands access through TCUP, allowing up to 10mg THC per dose and new qualifying conditions, but still lags far behind national standards. This report cuts through the hype and shows what the law really means for patients in the Lone Star State.
Lubbock Draws the Line: Texas’ Weed War Hits a Snag
Lubbock, Texas stands against the tide of marijuana decriminalization sweeping across the nation, sending shockwaves through the state's ongoing battle over cannabis laws. Dive into this fiery debate and discover what's next for the Lone Star State in this escalating culture war
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling: A Potential Catalyst for State-Level Transformations
The potential rescheduling of marijuana by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could set off a chain reaction of changes not only on a federal level but also across individual states due to "trigger laws". Depending on how states respond to federal rescheduling, this could result in automatic state-level rescheduling, require further action from the state legislature or an appropriate state authority, or leave scheduling decisions unaffected. The impact of the changes could cover politics, criminal justice, and medical marijuana regulations, possibly sparking interstate cannabis commerce and changes in law enforcement practices.