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Texas Bill Would Allow Local Marijuana Legalization
Download HB 218 >> A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow counties and municipalities to legalize recreational marijuana at the local level. The measure, House Bill 1937 from Democratic state Rep. Jessica González of Dallas, directs the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt all necessary rules for the administration and enforcement of the bill, including licensing, regulation, testing standards, and transportation. “Twenty-one states in America have legalized cannabis, and twenty-seven states have decriminalized the use of cannabis. In a recent study, a majority of Texans supported some form of legalization of cannabis use,” González said in a statement. “While...
COVID-19 Blocked by Cannabis Compounds? Study Shows Promise
COVID-19 Blocked by Cannabis Compounds? Study Shows Promise A study by Oregon State showed that CBD and CBG could block COVID-19 from infecting human cells. We take a look at this study on cannabigerolic acid and cannabidiolic acid below. Cannabinoid Acid Showing Promise, Study Shows Researchers from Oregon State University led a new study and found potential in two cannabinoid compounds isolated from hemp. According to the study, the acids from these compounds have some potential to block COVID-19 from entering cells. Additionally, researchers stated that these compounds show the “potential to prevent as well as treat infection” of COVID-19...
Majority of Texas Republicans Back Marijuana Legalization
Delta-8 Is Legal in Texas (For Now): Judge Blocks State Ban
Texas Medical Cannabis
Texas Medical Cannabis: Industry Finds Hurdles Despite Growth In Texas, medical cannabis found 2,756 new patients this September. That boost marked a 33% growth from August. September also marked the first month of expansion for medical cannabis rules approved earlier this year by the Texas Legislature. Called the Compassionate Use Program (CUP), this slight expansion included new eligibility options for patients. Now, it opens options up for patients suffering from any form of cancer as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an array of other ailments. However, it still remains one of the most restrictive programs for medical cannabis...