/tags/marijuana Marijuana en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:57:00 GMT /business/2025-06-24/austin-tx-thc-ban-veto-cannabis-special-session-legislation-regulations The governor called a special session to come up with regulations around THC products. Many shop owners say they've already been lobbying for them. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:57:00 GMT /business/2025-06-24/austin-tx-thc-ban-veto-cannabis-special-session-legislation-regulations Katy McAfee, Maya Fawaz /politics/2025-06-23/thc-ban-texas-governor-greg-abbott-veto-consumable-hemp-products-senate-bill-3 Senate Bill 3, which was championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, could have cost tens of thousands of people their jobs. Abbott said he would call a special session to debate the legislation further. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:40:53 GMT /politics/2025-06-23/thc-ban-texas-governor-greg-abbott-veto-consumable-hemp-products-senate-bill-3 Katy McAfee, Stephanie Federico /politics/2025-06-03/austin-tx-thc-ban-law-greg-abbott-farmers-veterans A group of small business owners, veterans and farmers lugged 25 cardboard boxes filled to the brim with petitions against Senate Bill 3 to the governor’s office on Monday. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:07:40 GMT /politics/2025-06-03/austin-tx-thc-ban-law-greg-abbott-farmers-veterans Katy McAfee /politics/2025-05-28/texas-thc-ban-marijuana-cbd-dan-patrick-legislature Standing before a table full of THC-infused products, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke about two bills that would regulate cannabis derivatives. Wed, 28 May 2025 22:43:21 GMT /politics/2025-05-28/texas-thc-ban-marijuana-cbd-dan-patrick-legislature Nina Banks /business/2025-05-27/austin-tx-thc-ban-hemp-law-cannabis-marijuana Unless Senate Bill 3 is vetoed, hundreds of Austinites stand to lose their jobs. Tue, 27 May 2025 10:16:00 GMT /business/2025-05-27/austin-tx-thc-ban-hemp-law-cannabis-marijuana Katy McAfee /politics/2025-05-22/thc-ban-law-bill-texas-house-senate The House granted its final approval to the amended version of Senate Bill 3 on Thursday evening. It now goes back to the Senate, where Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has indicated it is sure to pass, then on to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Thu, 22 May 2025 15:48:20 GMT /politics/2025-05-22/thc-ban-law-bill-texas-house-senate Andrew Schneider /austin/2025-05-12/austin-texas-marijuana-hemp-police-department-legal Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said until further notice, the department will continue to police marijuana possession the way it was prior to the court ruling. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:46:59 GMT /austin/2025-05-12/austin-texas-marijuana-hemp-police-department-legal Katy McAfee /crime-justice/2025-04-24/austin-tx-weed-pot-marijuana-law-15th-court-of-appeals-ken-paxton Voters approved the ordinance by a sweeping margin in 2022. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued it violated state law. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:35:28 GMT /crime-justice/2025-04-24/austin-tx-weed-pot-marijuana-law-15th-court-of-appeals-ken-paxton Katy McAfee, Audrey McGlinchy /politics/2025-04-21/san-marcos-texas-marijuana-decriminalization-legal-ken-paxton An appeals court sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton over whether San Marcos's marijuana decriminalization ordinance is legal. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:24:21 GMT /politics/2025-04-21/san-marcos-texas-marijuana-decriminalization-legal-ken-paxton Katy McAfee /politics/2025-04-18/texas-may-ban-thc-products-just-a-few-years-after-legalization-started-a-big-business The Texas Senate has passed a ban on consumable THC products, and the bill is now being considered by the House. Some lawmakers say the booming business has caused health problems and allowed sales to minors. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:52:04 GMT /politics/2025-04-18/texas-may-ban-thc-products-just-a-few-years-after-legalization-started-a-big-business Andrew Schneider