What’s Happening for 420?
It is 420 all month! Like many of you, Texas NORML had exciting plans that we have had to adjust because of the current public health crisis. Since many of
Take Action: Governor Abbott – For a #SaferTX
Preserve Resources | Protect Law Enforcement and Texans | Generate Revenue As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are having to re-evaluate how we operate as a state. This
Virtual Meetup: Crafting Patient Testimony
Saturday, April 25th from 1-2pm Since our communities are currently experiencing a public health crisis, we wanted to bring Texas patients together virtually to focus on their testimonies for the
New Primary Runoff Election Dates by Proclamation of the Governor
Due to the public health crisis that Texas is currently experiencing, Governor Abbott has moved the Primary Election Runoff Dates. Now early voting will start on Monday, July 6th, 2020
Video: State of Cannabis in Texas
ICYMI: Yesterday, Texas NORML was joined by some fabulous speakers to give an update on “the State of Cannabis”. We started by discussing how cannabis works and veteran issues. We also
VIRTUAL: April Monthly Meeting
No foolin’! We are REALLY having a meeting this on April Fool’s Day! We normally host these events at the iconic @Flamingo Cantina. Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19 and
Rescheduled: Puff n Putt – Veteran Golf Benefit
Texas NORML has been closely following the situation surrounding COVID-19 and it’s public health impact. We take our obligation to the public very seriously, especially as we have many patients
Monday: Texas Farmers Can Apply to Grow Hemp!
Starting tomorrow, farmers will be able to submit applications to grow hemp to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). The applications are available online or at the five regional offices. TDA Commissioner
SXSW Canceled: What does it mean for our events?
As you may have seen, the City of Austin has issued a state of emergency and have canceled SXSW. Since it was announced yesterday afternoon, we have been working with locations, speakers
TDA Adopts Revised Rules for Texas Hemp Program
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has adopted revised rules for the Texas Hemp Program. TDA has included their summary of public comment with the agency’s responses expounding on their
SXSW: Changing Cannabis Policy In Texas Meetup
Thursday, March 19th from 3:30 – 4:30pm Hilton Austin, Downtown | Floor 4, Room 410 SXSW has been canceled by the City of Austin. Learn more here. Texas lags behind
Free Webinar: State of Cannabis in Texas
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 from 2-4pm central UPDATE: Texas NORML has carefully thought about the implications for the patients and elderly population that call our organization home and have decided
Texas NORML Merchandise now available for purchase at Custom Botanicals Dispensary!
For the first time, our merchandise will be available in a brick and mortar store, Custom Botanicals Dispensary. If you are in the Austin area, you can come on down to
USDA removes DEA Testing and Disposal Requirement for Hemp Farmers
At a National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) meeting in Arlington, Virginia, Greg Ibach (Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)) told members that USDA and Drug Enforcement
DPS Announces Rollout of New THC Testing Method
In an update, Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw has announced that in March the department will use their new testing method to start testing felony cannabis flower possession