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The measure also would require the VA to support clinical trials investigating the therapeutic effects of cannabis to treat PTSD, chronic pain and other conditions.

'We’ll support candidates who are advancing reform and oppose those who are blocking it,' a top official at the U.S. Cannabis Council said.

The study also suggests that people who use cannabis before trying alcohol may have lower risk of abusing alcohol later on.

Voters in Denton passed the ordinance six months ago with 70% approval.

Officials said the rise is likely the result of 'changing societal attitudes about marijuana.'

Although the Texas House passed two cannabis bills with bipartisan support, observers doubt Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will let them advance in his chamber.

Latin American History Professor Isaac Campos recently published findings online of his study on the history of cannabis terminology.

The bill would reduce low-level weed possession to an offense that carries a fine but no jail time.

Despite growing support for legalization, only 13% of U.S. adults said they'd used cannabis in the past month, research shows.

The proposal, which received unanimous committee approval, also would let people expunge pot arrests from their records.

'Texas is the biggest untapped market, so every [medical cannabis supplier] is going to be looking at this and doing the calculations to see whether the numbers make sense to apply,' one cannabis industry official said.

The Alamo City's poor ranking appears to be related to Texas' restrictive medical marijuana program.

The proposal also would raise the legal THC cap on medical weed and empower a state agency to expand the conditions covered under the program.

One licensed pot business across the border from El Paso pulled in some $19 million in sales last year.

The supplier is known for its Cannabus, a mobile dispensary and clinic that tours the state.

The proposal would also change the potency cap for medical marijuana available under the state program.

The proposal, which would make low-level marijuana possession a ticketable offense, hasn't yet been scheduled for a full House vote.

President Joe Biden pardoned those with prior federal convictions last year, but some complained the busts were still showing up on their records.

Adults 21 and over could possess up to 2.5 ounces of pot, including up to 15 grams of cannabis concentrates, under the bill.

That’s despite more states legalizing its use for adults.