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HEMP INDUSTRY DINNER: Austin, Texas

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We intend to establish HILT Chapters throughout Texas to organize and utilize our combined networks to promote legislation that benefits the hemp industry.

Texas Hemp Show: Returns ESPN Austin

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The Texas Hemp Show podcast will return to the local air-waves this September in time for the NFL Kickoff and 2024 regular season.

CannaZip Launches New Website

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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

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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

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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 issues…

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 by…

Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas

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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 during…

Bastrop Poised to Decriminalize Low-Level Marijuana Offenses

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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 mari…

Top Funding Solutions for Hemp Entrepreneurs in Texas.

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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) Fed…

Wyatt Purp: The Brand Changing Texas Cannabis landscape

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(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, th…

Lawsuit Dismissal: A Major Win for Texas Cannabis Industry

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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 mo…

Alternative Products Expo: Houston June 20-22

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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 shop…

TX Banning Delta-8 THC?

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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

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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’s…

Meet Elevated Trading

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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 selli…

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Consumers are demanding clean, quality cannabis—and without a cold chain, the […]

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UK nears first CBD food approvals, but coming EU rules could cut their life short

Britain is moving toward its first authorizations of CBD foods […]

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Brazil import approvals for cannabis medicines soar as CBD market continues expansion

Brazil is seeing another sharp increase in demand for imported […]

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Congress delays U.S. crackdown as CBD, intoxicating hemp get another month to fight

The U.S. Congress has delayed sweeping restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoid […]

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TG Branfalt

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc on Tuesday sent a letter to Aurora […]

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire pointed to Harris County District Attorney Sean […]

Graham Abbott

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) released its draft regulations […]