Texas has set today, April 5th, as the date effective that hemp will be removed from the Texas Schedules of Controlled Substances – Drug Manufacturers and Distributors list. No, it does not make CBD products legal in the state just yet.
Jax Finkel, Executive Director of Texas NORML, testified on House Joint Resolution 108 today at the Texas Capitol in attempt to dispel myths perpetuated by the TCPA last week during a press conference.
Law enforcement officers held a impromptu press conference in attempts to sway public opinion after failing to stop HB63 in it’s house committee. Video of conference included in article.
HB63 to change possession of two ounces or less of marijuana to a civil penalty, has passed with a 5-2 vote in Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. The fight is long from over though…
This is why it is important for you to contact your representative and tell them that it’s time to change the law. It is time to legislate clear and enforceable regulation, and allow 3rd party lab testing for quality control.
Sign the petition and ask for him to reconsider his position.