Most Texans agree that our state’s marijuana laws should be reformed. Current penalties are harsh and unreasonable. It’s time for a change!
Learn more about the political process and timeline, including elections, the upcoming legislative session, and how to effectively communicate with your legislators .
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
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
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
General Election (Nov. 3, 2020):
- NORML Candidate Packet (DC Office)
- Texas: 2019 Legislator Voting Records (PDF)
- 2020 Candidate Briefing
87th Legislative Session (Jan. 12, 2021):
- Who Represents Me
- Legislative Process FlowChart
- How a Bill Becomes a Law in Texas
- Etiquette | Advocate Worksheet
- Crafting Testimony
Events and Important Dates:
- Deadline to Register to Vote (10/5/20)
- Texas Patient Study on Medical Cannabis (Deadline: 10/6/20)
- Central Texas Candidate Forum (10/7/20 at 8pm)
- Early Voting for General Election (10/13-30/20)
- Texas Veterans Cannabis Conference (10/17/20 at 10am)
- General Election Day (11/3/20)
- Pre-Filing of Bills Begins (11/9/20)
- Texas Marijuana Policy Conference (November 20-21, 2020)
- First Day of the 87th Legislative Session (1/12/21)
- Texas Marijuana Policy Workshop (1/12/21)
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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