February 17, 2025 | Legislative MAHA a “yes”- but no to Reefer Madness In recent years (and certainly during the last political cycle) the United States has experienced a growing shift, and overall desire for natural products, with an increasing number of people seeking alternatives to processed foods, beverages, and man-made medicines. This movement towards holisti… Read Article
February 17, 2025 | Events 5th Annual Outlaw Party – Benefiting The Last Prisoner Project Austin, TX – February 17, 2025 – The 5th Annual Outlaw Party, produced by Grow House Media, returns on March 10, 2025, from 7-11 PM at Pour Choices Bar in Austin, TX. This year’s event, presented by Weedmaps, is set to be the most impactful yet, bringing together top advocates, artists, and indus… Read Article
January 31, 2025 | Cultivation The Parable of the Two Molecules On a quiet morning in a town that could be anywhere—though, in truth, it sits under a blazing Texan sun—two figures stand at a crossroads. One is an old farmer, face lined with decades of toiling in the fields, familiar with the gentle hum of wind through cannabis leaves. He smiles easily, rememb… Read Article
January 12, 2025 | News Hemp Under Fire in Texas as DEA seeks to reschedule Marijuana The hemp industry in Texas is at a pivotal moment as lawmakers consider significant restrictions. Senate Bill 3, introduced by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, aims to ban all THC products, including hemp-derived items like delta-8 and delta-9 THC. Critics warn this could severely impact an indus… Read Article
January 12, 2025 | Business, CBD News & Business A Crossroads for the Texas Hemp Industry Dear Readers, and Industry Colleagues As we step into 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the pivotal moment we’re facing in the Texas hemp industry. The announcement of Senate Bill 3 has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of hemp in our state. For years, The Texas Hemp Reporter has been a … Read Article
January 6, 2025 | Cultivation T&T Roots Opens First Storefront in Lufkin This past year has been good to Luke Temple of T&T Roots. On Oct. 18, he was crowned the first-ever Texas Terpene King for his Legendary Platinum OG Rosin, which placed first in the Taste of Texas Hemp Cup’s premiere concentrates competition. Temple launched his organic hemp farm in 20… Read Article
December 31, 2024 | CBD News & Business Champs Trade Show Las Vegas Winter The CHAMPS Trade Show, a cornerstone event in the counterculture industry since 1999, is set to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 12th to 15th, 2025. This premier business-to-business expo brings together a diverse array of exhibitors, including manufacturers, distributors, … Read Article
December 27, 2024 | News Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas demand Law enforcement stop using questionable standards Police Across Texas Using Faulty Testing to Raid Small Businesses Selling Legal Hemp Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas Demand Law Enforcement Stop Using Questionable Standards For Information: Kevin Lampe, Kurth Lampe Worldwide, 312-617-7280, [email protected] Over the past year, local police and… Read Article
December 17, 2024 | Cultivation Cultivating Wellness: The Journey of Endozondo Farm Endozondo Farm, a Texas-based hemp operation, was born from a passion for natural wellness and a desire to offer affordable alternatives to traditional medicine. Founded by Arturo Elizondo and his family, the farm’s mission goes beyond cultivation—they are committed to sustainable farming, commun… Read Article
December 12, 2024 | Legislative Illinois – Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation Governor Pritzker is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday to address issues in the hemp industry. The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, comprising retailers, growers, manufacturers, and… Read Article
December 9, 2024 | Legislative Lt. Governor’s Prohibition Push: History Repeats in Texas Hemp Debate When Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate Bill 3 to ban all forms of THC in Texas, he drew from a familiar political playbook. His declaration that “thousands of stores have opened to sell all types of dangerous products with unlimited THC” echoes rhetoric used to justify … Read Article
December 7, 2024 | Texas Legal & Regulatory News A Talk with Tejas: Diving Deep into Synthetics with Aaron Owens There is a crossroads in the hemp industry where many stakeholders clash. Some business owners and investors believe synthetic THC products should…. Read Article
December 6, 2024 | CBD News & Business, Magazines CenTex CBD Wins Landmark Victory Against Sweet Sensi A Travis County jury has issued a unanimous and decisive verdict against Sweet Sensi, awarding CenTex CBD $95,722 in exemplary damages in addition to compensatory damages. The case, which began as a simple $3,400 product complaint, escalated into a contentious two-year legal battle marked by accu… Read Article
November 20, 2024 | Podcast Interns Wanted Texas Hemp Reporter is seeking spring/summer interns to join the team from January 15 – June 20, 2025. Read Article
November 19, 2024 | Business Jury Finds LoneStar Farms, LLC, “d/b/a” Sweet Sensi Committed Constructive Fraud Against CenTex CBD CenTex CBD beat back a claim by LoneStar Farms LLC, better known as Sweet Sensi, and their lawyer, Lisa Pittman, of misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property and allegations of unethical conduct. Read Article
November 4, 2024 | Cultivation Errganix Hemp Farm is This Year’s Hemp Flower Champion Errganix Hemp Farm won this year’s Taste of Texas Hemp Cup flower competition with its Michigan Cherries submission. Read Article
