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What Is the 2018 Texas Farm Bill? The 2018 Farm Bill represents an important turning point in regulations across Texas. This landmark legislation has revolutionized cannabis policies by distinguishing marijuana from other products. It legalizes the product with 0.3% or less THC to foster the growth these industries nationwide. Its provisions are vital to understanding present-day hemp, CBD, and cannabis policies across Texas and beyond. Background The history of Cannabis policies in the U.S. is complex. Its farming was once prevalent due to the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act. The law heavily taxes all cannabis sales, including production, which ceased completely,...

So, what is delta-9o? Short for delta-9 THC-O-acetate, delta-9o is similar to delta-9 THC, but like with THC-O, an acetyl group is added to hemp extract to create a uniquely bioavailable compound. The effects of delta-9o are said to be similar to delta-9—the key difference lies in the fact that the addition of the acetyl group means the compound must be metabolized before it becomes active. After consumption, delta-9o goes through a process called deacetylation in the liver where the acetyl group is removed. Because of this process, the delta-9 THC left behind is thought to be more bioavailable than conventional...

Download HB 218 >> A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow counties and municipalities to legalize recreational marijuana at the local level. The measure, House Bill 1937 from Democratic state Rep. Jessica González of Dallas, directs the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt all necessary rules for the administration and enforcement of the bill, including licensing, regulation, testing standards, and transportation. “Twenty-one states in America have legalized cannabis, and twenty-seven states have decriminalized the use of cannabis. In a recent study, a majority of Texans supported some form of legalization of cannabis use,” González said in a statement. “While...

COVID-19 Blocked by Cannabis Compounds? Study Shows Promise A study by Oregon State showed that CBD and CBG could block COVID-19 from infecting human cells. We take a look at this study on cannabigerolic acid and cannabidiolic acid below.  Cannabinoid Acid Showing Promise, Study Shows Researchers from Oregon State University led a new study and found potential in two cannabinoid compounds isolated from hemp. According to the study, the acids from these compounds have some potential to block COVID-19 from entering cells.  Additionally, researchers stated that these compounds show the “potential to prevent as well as treat infection” of COVID-19...

Texas Republicans back marijuana legalization