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CannaZip Launches New Website
CannaZip, a leading provider of custom packaging solutions for the cannabis industry, is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved website.

3rd Annual Texas Hemp Summit
Texas Hemp Coalition, the premier advocacy group for the hemp industry in Texas, is hosting its third annual B2B industry event, The Texas Hemp Summit, this November 1-2, 2024 at the Texas A&M Agrilife Center in College Station, and you’re invited!

Texas Senate Affairs Committee Hearing on Intoxicating Hemp Products
I recently had the privilege of testifying before the Texas Senate Affairs Committee which recently held a hearing to discuss the complexities and challenges surrounding cannabinoid products (both consumable and non-consumable).

Dear Texas Monthly Editor
| Business
Access to hemp makes a difference in the lives of so many Texans. As the family that founded and operates The Happy Cactus Apothecary, we meet these folks every day. Since your story on hemp ran in the recent edition of Texas Monthly, many have asked us to share their stories and address the issu…

Federal Judge Orders Stay of DEA Subpoena of Vape Shops in Allen, Texas
Hemp Lawyer David Sergi Fights to Protect the Rights and Privacy of Local Businesses, Their Workers, and Customers (Allen/San Marcos, TX) Texas Hemp Lawyer David Sergi won a stay against a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) subpoena that targeted nearly every vape shop in Allen, Texas. “This action b…

Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS My company will donate 250k to lobby a bill to save your business. Please read up and send it to your friends. AJ Velador here, I’m pretty sure you all know me by now and the ones who don’t please ask around because I’ve been in trenches with all of you duri…

Bastrop Poised to Decriminalize Low-Level Marijuana Offenses
In a significant move for cannabis reform, the city of Bastrop, Texas, is on the brink of decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses. This progressive shift aligns Bastrop with other Texas cities that are reevaluating their approach to cannabis, reflecting a broader trend toward more lenient ma…

Top Funding Solutions for Hemp Entrepreneurs in Texas.
The hemp and cannabis industry in Texas is booming, with entrepreneurs eager to find funding for their new and expanding businesses. Despite facing unique challenges, several promising funding options are available to help these ventures thrive as listed below. Option #1- State and or (limited) F…

Wyatt Purp: The Brand Changing Texas Cannabis landscape
| Business
(Story Originally written Jan 16th 2023 but was withheld by Wyatt Purp Legal Council) Longtime friends Wyatt Larew and Dustin Ragon started their cannabis brand, Wyatt Purp. The business name stems from their cannabis oil that turns purple when it oxidizes. It’s also a play on Wyatt Earp, …

Lawsuit Dismissal: A Major Win for Texas Cannabis Industry
In a landmark decision, a Travis County judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Austin’s progressive marijuana decriminalization ordinance. This ruling represents a significant victory for the cannabis industry, signaling a potential shift towards …

Alternative Products Expo: Houston June 20-22
| Events
Introducing the best industry event for smoke shop professionals. Texas Hemp Reporter invites you to Alternative Products Expo! This June 20th at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, experience a 3-day gathering of the best from the world of Hemp, Vape, CBD, Kratom and everything smoke sh…

TX Banning Delta-8 THC?
| News
In a pivotal move this week, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee convened to explore potential pathways for banning Delta-8 THC, following a directive from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The hearing laid bare a host of issues that have thrust this hemp-derived compound into the eye of a growing storm…

The New Hemp Industry Landscape; More than Moving Pounds
| Business
From Texas to Maine, California to Florida, it’s nearly impossible to walk into a retail, grocery, or convenience store without seeing a THC-infused beverage, hemp-derived gummies, or CBD oil. What was once known as modern-day snake oil, CBD, and hemp in general, is here to stay. In today’…

Meet Elevated Trading
Meet Cody Sandone, Founder & CEO of Elevated Trading Why did you get into the hemp industry? In 2019, I was introduced to the industry by a family friend, and we invested in a large outdoor farm in Southern Oregon. I was expecting a capital return, but the farmer was having trouble sel…

Texas Freedom Wholesaler: Pioneers in CBD Manufacturers
| Business
Nestled in the vibrant city of Texarkana, approximately 180 miles from Dallas, Texas Freedom Wholesalers has quickly become a symbol of the state’s burgeoning hemp and CBD industry as one of the first manufacturers in Texas. With a commitment to high-quality CBD products derived from organ…

Texas THC Beverage Challenge: 2024
In a delightful display of taste and aroma, the Texas Hemp Reporter hosted its premier THC Beverage Challenge, bringing together flavors from across the state in a spirited contest of the senses. Held in a lively, yet meticulously controlled blind taste test, six volunteers embarked on a four-hou…