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Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Open Doors for Texas Dispensaries, Universities

By Austin WoodApril 24, 2026

A rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana may open the door to tax breaks and research opportunities in North Texas.

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Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Block Continues as Potential Restrictions Loom

By Austin WoodApril 22, 2026

Even with a victory for Texas THC advocates, lawmakers could target the $5.5 billion industry with further regulations.

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‘An Attempt To Ban the Industry’: Dallas THC Shops React to Smokable Hemp Rule

By Austin WoodMarch 13, 2026

New state rules take effect on March 31 and will also drastically raise fees for businesses.

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FAQs: Ken Paxton is Cracking Down on Kratom, What to Know About the Drug

By Emma RubyFebruary 17, 2026

Lawsuits have been filed against distributors accused of selling too-potent products in Texas. The Observer has some answers to common Kratom questions.

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Trump Signs Executive Order To Reschedule Marijuana. That’s Good. Or Bad. Who Knows?

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 18, 2025

The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis.

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Two New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Could Be Licensed in North Texas Soon

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

The state approved adding nine additional licensed to the roster of medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Public Safety announced the conditional recipients on Monday.

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Feds Roll Up a THC Ban: Texas Hemp Industry Feels Another Bad Trip Coming

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 12, 2025

According to many lawmakers, the federal government can only reopen once intoxicating hemp products have been vanquished for good.

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After Texas Failure, Possible THC Ban Blazing Away At The Federal Level.

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 9, 2025

The government shutdown has bought you some time before you need to seriously consider stocking up on THC-infused products.

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Hemp Hemp Hooray! Texas THC Experts Call Abbott’s Executive Order a Win.

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 12, 2025

The order, which comes after two special sessions and places new age restrictions on THC products, delights hemp experts.

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UPDATE: Abbott Bans Minors From Buying THC Products

By Emma RubySeptember 10, 2025

Instead of an outright THC ban, an executive order that outlines the governor’s approach to THC has arrived.

Are THC Vapes Still Legal in Dallas? Yes, But its Complicated

By Emma RubySeptember 4, 2025

The Legislature’s second special session ended Wednesday night without a sweeping THC ban, leaving us with questions.

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Starting Today, You Might Qualify For Medical Marijuana In Texas

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 1, 2025

Chronic pain is now included in the Texas Compassionate Use Program, allowing thousands more residents to qualify.

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Texas THC Ban Wouldn’t Be Unique, Arkansas Already Did It

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 11, 2025

A THC ban in Arkansas has withstood legal challenges, and the products are swiftly being removed from shelves.

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Dallas Senator Wants Texas To Become More Weed-Friendly

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 1, 2025

Sen. Nathan Johnson has filed two bills that would heavily regulate the THC industry and decriminalize small marijuana possession.

We Conduct a Taste Test of Currently Texas-Legal THC Gummies

By Patrick Williams and OthersJuly 29, 2025

Nobody tell the Legislature, but Texas sort of does have legal recreational cannabis. Let’s hope it stays that way.

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Dallas Recriminalizes Small Amounts of Weed, Gets Chummy With Ken Paxton

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 4, 2025

Dallas looks to ignore the will of its voters on Proposition R, which was overwhelmingly approved in the November election.

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Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls for Special Session and Regulation

By Alyssa FieldsJune 23, 2025

After weeks of silence on the THC ban, Abbott vetoed the bill, calling for regulations instead of a blanket ban.

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Allen Police, DEA Conduct More THC Raids in North Texas

By Alyssa FieldsJune 19, 2025

Authorities targeted three wholesalers to “dismantle the illegal distribution of consumable THC products.”

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What Happens if Greg Abbott Doesn’t Sign the THC Ban Bill?

What Happens if Greg Abbott Doesn’t Sign the THC Ban Bill?

By Alyssa FieldsJune 17, 2025

It’s the question on everyone’s mind, but Abbott is remaining unusually quiet, and the clock is ticking louder and louder.

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Chronic Pain Sufferers Could Become Eligible For Texas Medical Marijuana

By Alyssa FieldsJune 5, 2025

For most Texans, getting high is getting harder as a THC ban looms. But for others, medical marijuana will now be an option.

Texas THC Ban To Shine Spotlight on Kratom, Mushroom Retailers

By Karly WilliamsJune 4, 2025

Customers likely to be shut out from intoxicating hemp will have to find new avenues, possibly leading to illegal options.

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Reader: ‘Just Make the Gummies in the Shape of Bullets and Say it’s Ammo.’

By Dallas Observer ReadersMay 28, 2025

We can always count on Observer readers to bring their A-game when it comes to the state’s hottest topics.

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