A new poll suggests Texans favor legalizing recreational marijuana but banning THC
A new poll shows Texans want to ban THC but are in favor of legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the main psychoactive chemical component found in cannabis and is what causes the sensation of feeling high.
Recreational marijuana sales remain high, six months since legalization
Dispensaries across the state have sold more than $250 million worth of adult-use cannabis since legalization began in August.
Texas Under Pressure to Legalize Marijuana
According to current Texas law possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in prison and a $2,000 fine. For two to four ounces the maximum penalty is one year of incarceration or a $4,000 fine. Possession of larger quantities is a felony and attracts significantly higher penalties.
POLL: Texans want legal sports betting, recreational marijuana use?
Texas saw the growth of the industrial hemp industry, which produced a large amount of products containing THC. Many Texans are unsure of how to regulate these products.
Should Texas legalize gambling, marijuana? These Texans think so
A report looked at the opinions of Texans on legislation that would legalize different forms of gambling and marijuana use in the Lone Star State.
Most Texas support decriminalization of recreational marijuana, poll shows
Almost 3/4 of Republican and Democratic Texans also want to legalize sports betting in the state, according to a survey from the University of Houston.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill
Two Hawaii legislative committees on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize recreational weed and establish one agency to regulate medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp.
Local communities worry proposed recreational marijuana changes could heavily impact funds
However, the new proposal suggests increasing the excise tax to 15% and redirecting all the revenue to Ohio's general fund.