Texas Cannabis Policy

The Texas Cannabis Policy Center is a hub for cannabis news, policy overviews and recommendations, and a civic center for grassroots engagement with lawmakers.

[Texas DPS @TxDPS]

UPDATE: DPS Releases Corrected Tabulation for Texas Compassionate Use Program Expansion

The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced a correction to the tabulation methodology for awarding conditional licenses under the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) expansion process. This correction affects some businesses that were previously awarded conditional TCUP licenses or spots on the TCUP license eligibility list during Phase I and Phase II of the expansion selection process.

More can be found at https://t.co/IUz0MObVcu.

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Cannabis among athletes has gained attention as many seek natural alternatives for pain management, recovery & performance enhancement. We’ll delve into how cannabis can be integrated into sports practices while prioritizing safety & efficacy.

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[Gun Owners of America @GunOwners]

🚨BREAKING🚨

President Trump just ordered that marijuana be reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III.

GOA is calling on ATF to cease treating Americans who are prescribed marijuana as "unlawful users of controlled substances" & federally prohibited from possessing firearms.

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Sponsors make great events possible and empower advocates from across the state as we prepare for the 2026 election cycle and 2027 legislative session!
Sponsor deadline is Friday1/9

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[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Join us January 29-31 in Austin for the TCPC, a professional gathering of advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers & industry experts.
We’ll dive into reform, regulation, business development & patient protections w/ a focus on what’s next.
Early bird pricing ends soon!

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Time is running out for Early Bird Pricing…

Grab your tickets soon, discounted pricing ends Friday!

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[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Join us and be part of the conversation happening in #Texas

[Marijuana Moment @MarijuanaMoment]

Trump Signs Executive Order To Reclassify Marijuana By Removing It From Schedule I: This marks one of the most significant developments in federal cannabis policy since its prohibition a half a century ago.

https://t.co/9BfvIfguZX

[Marijuana Moment @MarijuanaMoment]

Trump Says He's 'Very Strongly' Considering Rescheduling Marijuana As Rumors Swell About Imminent Reform: "A lot of people want to see it—the reclassification."

https://t.co/ubsSXWqFaj

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

We’re thrilled to welcome our nonprofit partners:
Texas Civil Rights Project, Reason Foundation, Realm of Caring, Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, Students for Liberty, Last Prisoner Project, Texas Cannabis Collective & Doctors for Drug Policy Reform.

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[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Sponsors make great events possible & empower advocates from across the state as we prepare for the 2026 election cycle & 2027 legislative session!

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[US Hemp Roundtable @HempRoundtable]

🚨STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING!

Hemp banning language has officially been added to the legislation to open the government. RIGHT NOW, we need YOU to email your Senators to ensure that Senators are voting YES on Sen. Paul’s amendment to fix this: >https://t.co/LixFvGVm5i

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Our annual TCPC fosters meaningful connections between attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Speakers will include legislators, regulators, attorneys, healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, veterans, patients, and other advocates.
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[Anthony Martinelli @AMartinelliWA]

A senior advisor to President Trump tells The Marijuana Herald that a press release announcing rescheduling has been finalized, and the administration is “waiting on the conclusion of an event the president plans to tie into the rescheduling issue” before releasing it.

[Tom Angell 🌳📰ⓥ @tomangell]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is directing the Department of Public Safety to step up enforcement against hemp product violations, including with "undercover operations to identify unlawful activity."

https://t.co/mvSu7ZMxWI

[Tom Angell 🌳📰ⓥ @tomangell]

BIG: Veterans of Foreign Wars announced a partnership with cannabis company Torch Drinks to put hemp-derived THC beverages in VFW posts around the country as an alcohol alternative—with proceeds supporting vets programs.

https://t.co/owAFkVXrm8

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Throughout the event, we’ll explore the evolving regulatory landscape, including medical cannabis expansion, hemp regulation & enforcement, public health & safety, industry compliance & accountability & effective advocacy heading into 2026 elections & 2027 legislative session.

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Texas Cannabis Policy Conference
Jan 29–31 2026 at UT Austin’s Thompson Conference Center!
We’ll bring together policymakers, leaders, researchers, advocates, entrepreneurs, & students to examine science, standards & evolving frameworks.

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[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Adoption of New Chapter 51, New Emergency Rules:

- Rule 16 TAC §51.1, relating to Prohibited Sales of Consumable Hemp Products to Minors; and

- Rule 16 TAC §51.2, relating to Mandatory Age Verification for Consumable Hemp Product Sales.

[Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission @TexasABC]

Join us for the next Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission meeting at 10:30 a.m. Central time on Sept. 23. Learn about attending in person, watching online, and more: https://t.co/nVZEax0i1Z

[Texas Cannabis Policy @TxMJPolicy]

Thank you, @governorabbott!

This is a much better plan than another special session with no traction. Let’s see what the EO actually says if/when it happens, then pay close attention to the rule-making process. #TxLege

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