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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/thca-will-get-you-high-but-is-it-legal-in-texas-16159816/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/thca-will-get-you-high-but-is-it-legal-in-texas-16159816/ Jacob Vaughn https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/thca-will-get-you-high-but-is-it-legal-in-texas-16159816/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:53 -0500 THCa is a popular way to get high in Texas, but it might not be around for long.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/thca-will-get-you-high-but-is-it-legal-in-texas-16159816/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/federal-marijuana-rescheduling-could-open-doors-for-texas-dispensaries-universities-40665452/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40665452 Austin Wood https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/federal-marijuana-rescheduling-could-open-doors-for-texas-dispensaries-universities-40665452/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:13:58 -0500 A rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana may open the door to tax breaks and research opportunities in North Texas.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/federal-marijuana-rescheduling-could-open-doors-for-texas-dispensaries-universities-40665452/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-smokable-hemp-ban-blocked-40662628/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40662628 Austin Wood https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-smokable-hemp-ban-blocked-40662628/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:27:24 -0500 Even with a victory for Texas THC advocates, lawmakers could target the $5.5 billion industry with further regulations. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-smokable-hemp-ban-blocked-40662628/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-thc-businesses-react-to-impending-smokable-hemp-ban-40653083/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40653083 Austin Wood https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-thc-businesses-react-to-impending-smokable-hemp-ban-40653083/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:23:23 -0500 New state rules take effect on March 31 and will also drastically raise fees for businesses.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-thc-businesses-react-to-impending-smokable-hemp-ban-40653083/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-kratom-questions-40645048/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40645048 Emma Ruby https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-kratom-questions-40645048/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0600 Lawsuits have been filed against distributors accused of selling too-potent products in Texas. The Observer has some answers to common Kratom questions. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-kratom-questions-40645048/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40627335 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:52 -0600 The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-could-have-new-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-40622724/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40622724 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-could-have-new-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-40622724/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0600 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. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-could-have-new-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-40622724/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-thc-industry-braces-for-federal-hemp-ban-40616184/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40616184 Kelly Dearmore https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-thc-industry-braces-for-federal-hemp-ban-40616184/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0600 According to many lawmakers, the federal government can only reopen once intoxicating hemp products have been vanquished for good. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-thc-industry-braces-for-federal-hemp-ban-40616184/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40603756 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 The government shutdown has bought you some time before you need to seriously consider stocking up on THC-infused products. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/ Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 The order, which comes after two special sessions and places new age restrictions on THC products, delights hemp experts.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer