Most Texans agree that our state’s marijuana laws should be reformed. Current penalties are harsh and unreasonable. It’s time for a change!
You’ll find links to resources below, including a video of our recent Legislative Advocacy Workshop, which we hosted with our allies, Texas NORML and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.
The Texas House of Representatives and Senate meet every two years for an intense legislative session that lasts approximately 140 days. This is the only way to change marijuana laws in our state. Watch this workshop to learn more about:
– Legislative Process and Timeline (Including COVID Restrictions)
– Priority Policy
– Cannabis Legislation
– Meeting with Legislators
– Preparing for Hearings/Crafting your Testimony
– And more!
Advocacy is a critical part of our movement for reform! Individuals sharing personal or professional experiences with lawmakers have brought about unprecedented progress. Let’s keep up the momentum!
Advocate Resources
- Who Represents Me?
- Legislative Process FlowChart
- How a Bill Becomes a Law in Texas
- Legislator Voting Records
- Meeting with Legislators Etiquette
- Advocate Worksheet
- Crafting Testimony
- Activist Training
COVID Restriction Information (subject to change):
Medical Cannabis:
- Texas Compassionate Use Program Overview
- Department of Public Safety Website for T.CUP
- Protecting Physicians: Prescribing vs Recommending Cannabis in Texas
- Make the Compassionate Use Program More Inclusive
- Relationship Between Marijuana and Opioids
Decriminalization:
- Current Penalties and Collateral Consequences
- Penalty Reduction Arguments
- American Academy of Pediatrics SUPPORTS Decriminalization
- Racial Disparity in Marijuana Arrests
Retail Market:
- Marijuana Prohibition: Here are the facts!
- Core Attributes of Adult Access Regulations
- Marijuana Regulation: Impact on Health, Safety, and Economy
Cannabis 101:
- The Endocannabinoid System
- Emerging Clinical Applications For Cannabis & Cannabinoids
- How Cannabis Works One Pager
Federal Policy:
- RESchedule vs DEschedule
- Controlled Substance Act
- Restricting DOJ Funding
- JAMA Perspectives on Cannabis Research—Barriers and Recommendations
- Research Restraints
- VA Directive
- Current Federal Policy and Action Alerts
Hemp:
- 2018 Farm Bill Analysis
- Declassification of Hemp in Texas
- Texas Department of Agriculture Hemp Farming Rules
- Texas Department of State Health Services Consumable Hemp Rules
- Texas District & County Attorneys Assoc. THC Testing Update
- Big Three and AG official statement on prosecuting for hemp possession
- Defunding THC Testing and Protocols
- Texas Hemp Statutes and Regulations – One Pager
Common Objections:
- Marijuana and Psychomotor Performance
- Marijuana Regulation and Teen Use Rates
- Marijuana Regulation and Crime Rates
- Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace
- Marijuana Reform: Fear and Facts (Baker Institute at Rice University)
- Is Marijuana a “Gateway Drug?”
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