Will marijuana be legal in Texas in 2024? For now, it's unlikely. However, recent laws have taken place to decriminalize marijuana laws in the state. Texas has historically had strict cannabis laws, but there have been some recent developments that suggest a shift towards more leniency.
Testing of smokable hemp at eight dispensaries around the state found that all were selling cannabis with potent levels of the psychoactive compound THC. This highlights the need for proper regulation and testing to ensure that consumers are not unknowingly purchasing products with high levels of THC.
To be 100% clear, recreational cannabis use remains illegal per state and federal laws, but that won't stop you from seeing signs, stores and green boxes popping up around Texas. The cannabis industry is growing, and with that growth comes increased scrutiny and debate over the legal and regulation of cannabis products.
Lubbock residents vote on a proposed ordinance that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. It's a test, not just for the movement, but for direct action at the local level. This could set a precedent for other cities in Texas to follow suit and decriminalize cannabis possession.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- You can find cannabis dispensaries operating openly in almost every community. A search warrant against a dispensary in Harris County highlights the ongoing legal battles and challenges faced by cannabis businesses in Texas.
Marijuana is illegal in Texas, but the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill legal the production, manufacture, retail sale, and inspection of hemp products. This has created a gray area in the law regarding the legal of products containing CBD and THC.
Until federal law changes officially, pot is still illegal in Texas. Marijuana offenses are subject to strict state law, including fines, jail time, and a criminal record. This discrepancy between state and federal law has created confusion and uncertainty for both consumers and businesses in the cannabis industry.
The Texas Supreme Court is expected to hear a case regarding THC's legal in the coming months. This case could have far-reaching implications for the cannabis industry in Texas and could potentially lead to changes in the state's cannabis laws.
Voters in the city of Dallas, Texas (population 1.3 million) will decide on election day on a municipal ballot measure prohibiting local law enforcement from enforcing certain cannabis laws. This grassroots effort reflects a growing sentiment among Texans in favor of cannabis decriminalization and legal.
