Texas Cannabis Lifestyle News

New poll shows most Texans want marijuana legalized, but Gov. Greg Abbott says he won't budge

The governor said he supports reducing possession penalties but won't support legalizing weed.

By Sanford Nowlin

May 18, 2022

Don't hold your breath for Gov. Greg Abbott to sign legislation legalizing recreational cannabis in Texas. The two-term Republican told the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday that, despite recent polls showing that the majority of Texans support legalization, he believes it should remain illegal for recreational purposes...

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a Kingwood Tea Party event. Apparently, the "tea" in that name has nothing to do with the kind you smoke.

Four more states are likely to legalize cannabis this year. Texas isn't one of them.

The chief roadblock is the state's powerful lieutenant governor, who controls the Texas Senate.

By Sanford Nowlin
May 10, 2022
Austin voters pass measure stopping low-level pot arrests and no-knock warrants

The proposition passed with more than 85% voter approval.

By Sanford Nowlin
May 9, 2022
People are less likely to drive while stoned in states that have legal marijuana, new study finds

Based on when the study data was collected, Texas was considered a state where cannabis is illegal.

By Sanford Nowlin
Apr 29, 2022
Texas medical cannabis supplier will sell smaller gummy packages for new users and those on a budget

The packages' $35 price point will make them easier for those new to medical marijuana to try.

By Sanford Nowlin
Apr 26, 2022
Austin voters casting ballots to decide whether to decriminalize marijuana, ban "no-knock" warrants

The ballot initiative is the result of a petition drive by the progressive group Ground Game Texas.

By Sanford Nowlin
Apr 26, 2022
Potential patients can follow this five-step process to obtain medical cannabis in Texas

Texas' medical cannabis program is restrictive but not difficult to navigate once you know the process.

By Travis E. Poling
Apr 19, 2022
25 things to do in the San Antonio area when you're stoned AF

By San Antonio Current Staff
Apr 15, 2022
After New Mexico legalizes weed, Texans are crossing the border to buy there

New Mexico sold $9.9 million in cannabis during the first week it was legal, and dispensaries along the Texas border banked.

By Sanford Nowlin
Apr 12, 2022
U.S. House passes cannabis legalization — again

It's only the second time in more than 50 years that Congress has voted to repeal cannabis prohibition.

By Lee DeVito, Detroit Metro Times
Apr 1, 2022
Austin may allow first responders to obtain medical marijuana prescriptions for their PTSD

If the rule changes, those who carry firearms or drive motor vehicles still wouldn't be able to use legal pot.

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 29, 2022
One of Texas' three medical cannabis suppliers puts San Antonio on 'short list' for dispensary

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, which unveiled plans for a Houston dispensary, said SA may be close behind.

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 22, 2022
Both candidates in Democratic runoff for Texas Attorney General reiterate call to legalize cannabis

Rochelle Garza and Joe Jaworski made legalization a campaign pledge. Now they're doubling down.

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 15, 2022
Beto O'Rourke says the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature would back his plan to legalize weed

"I'll let you in on a secret: Republicans like to get high just as much as Democrats," the former El Paso congressman said.

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 14, 2022
Texas cannabis dispensary launches THC-infused chocolates

The same company introduced a mobile dispensary called the Cannabus last fall

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 11, 2022
New federal law seeks to put limits on delta-8 THC, ending Texas' legal battle to ban the product

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 1, 2022
Texas gets a failing grade on medical-marijuana advocacy group's annual report card

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 1, 2022
Texas' biggest medical cannabis supplier offers highest-THC gummy available under state program

By Sanford Nowlin
Mar 1, 2022
Video shared by defense lawyer shows Texas DPS trooper allegedly taking hit of confiscated pot

By Sanford Nowlin
Feb 15, 2022
While Texas slow-steps medical cannabis, nearby Oklahoma sees economic boom from legalizing

By Sanford Nowlin
Feb 15, 2022
Denton is latest Texas city where advocates want to put cannabis decriminalization on ballot

By Sanford Nowlin
Feb 15, 2022