Texas Cannabis

Mango Cannabis is opening its first retail dispensary in New Mexico. The 9,000-square-foot superstore — the largest in the state — is located in Sunland Park along the border with El Paso, Texas, which continues to uphold some of the strictest anti-cannabis laws in the country. "We opened in...

Voters in Dallas, Lockhart and Bastrop sent clear messages on Tuesday: they want to reform marijuana possession laws at the local level, even as state policies remain restrictive. Residents of these Texas cities passed measures to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, with Dallas...

In a landmark decision, some 65% of Dallas voters approved the “Dallas Freedom Act” on Tuesday to decriminalize small amount of cannabis, setting the stage for major cannabis reform in one of Texas’s largest cities. Election data from the Dallas County elections office indicate...

During a Senate Committee on State Affairs hearing, Texas Senator Charles Perry expressed concerns over the state’s ability to regulate the growing hemp industry.  Perry argued that the $8-billion industry has become uncontrollable and suggested removing hemp products from the market. "...

CEO Nico Richardson sat down with Benzinga Cannabis to discuss Texas's regulatory landscape and its untapped growth potential. In a state where cannabis regulations are among the strictest in the country, Texas Original, one of the few medical cannabis providers is navigating a highly...

Willie Nelson has officially endorsed the Dallas Freedom Act, also known as Proposition R, which aims to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession in the Dallas, Texas. Nelson, a long-time champion for cannabis reform, rallied voters ahead of the November election. "Marijuana is an herb and a...

RIV Capital Inc. (CSE:RIV) (OTC:CNPOF) and Cansortium Inc. (CSE:TIUM) (OTCQB:CNTMF) have secured approval from the New York Cannabis Control Board for their upcoming merger, marking a major consolidation in the state's fast-growing cannabis industry. The merger, expected to close by the end of...

In the face of conflicting state policies and an impending update to the U.S. Farm Bill, the Texas hemp industry finds itself at a legal crossroads. A crucial lawsuit from 2021 is now before the state's highest court, challenging Texas’ attempted ban on delta-8 THC, the popular but...

Canadian cannabis powerhouse Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), announced Tuesday that it has launched a new line of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages across key U.S. markets.  The drinks, set to debut in October, include a range of mocktails, seltzers and sparkling beverages crafted with premium...

Green Goddess Revival, a medical marijuana dispensary in Denton Texas, was the target of a law enforcement raid on Thursday in which $10,000 in products were seized, business owners said. A warrant to search stated it was targeting noncompliant THC products. Denton is among several Texas towns that...

A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll comes ahead of the November election. It showed the majority of Texans or 68% of those asked, including a plurality of Republicans, think the penalty for possession or use of cannabis should be reduced to a citation and fine, reported Marijuana...

The City Council voted 11-4 to place the “Dallas Freedom Act” on the ballot and voters are set to weigh in on marijuana decriminalization this November. This initiative, spearheaded by Ground Game Texas, follows a successful petition that gathered enough valid signatures to qualify for...

In a remarkable display of civic engagement, residents of Bastrop, Texas, have successfully placed a cannabis decriminalization measure on the November ballot. This move mirrors a broader trend across the state, where local populations are pushing back against stringent state laws to advocate for...

Lockhart, Texas voters may soon have a say in whether to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis within the city limits. What Happened: Lockhart City Secretary Julie Bowerman sent a memo on July 23 to the City Council verifying that the Lockhart Freedom Act ballot petition — Mano...

A Texas judge dismissed another of Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuits over voter-approved marijuana decriminalization ordinances. It is Paxton’s second legal loss in as many cases. "On Monday, Judge Sherri Tibbe dismissed Ken Paxton's lawsuit seeking to force the City of San Marcos to...