Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Election 2024 results: Marijuana measures fail in 3 states
Four states had measures for marijuana use on the ballots Tuesday night. Here are the results of those votes.
Dallas votes to decriminalize 4 oz. of marijuana
Proposition R amends the city charter to decriminalize the drug, making it the lowest enforcement priority for the Dallas Police Department.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
The Dallas police chief is against decriminalizing 4 ounces of marijuana. Here's why.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said it is Dallas' most vulnerable neighborhoods that would be hurt if the proposition to decriminalize 4 ounces of marijuana is approved. "In my opinion, 4 ounces is not small or for personal use."
Dallas to vote on ending arrests, citations for small amounts of marijuana
Marijuana possession is still illegal in Texas, but Dallas could become the largest city in the state to stop arresting people with small amounts of it.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
$85K to smoke weed and roll blunts? One Bay Area company is hiring
Smoakland is looking for a cannabis tester and blunt roller, and the company is offering a pretty penny for the role.
Is marijuana legal in Texas? What you need to know about the state’s pot laws.
Here’s how Texas law currently stands on marijuana and other cannabis-derived products.
U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
Teen had marijuana in system at time of Johnson County crash that killed Georgia family, documents say
A 17-year-old is under home confinement facing charges in the crash that killed six family members in North Texas last year.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Texas sues 5 cities, including Denton, over marijuana policies
The lawsuits were filed by the State of Texas against Denton, Austin, San Marcos, Killeen and Elgin. All 5 cities adopted amnesty and non-prosecution policies about marijuana.
Petition to decriminalize marijuana possession in Dallas seeks 20K signatures
If passed, the "Dallas Freedom Act" would also prohibit the city from allocating any budgeted resources for THC concentration tests. The act has support from the Dallas Democratic Party and at least one local justice of the peace.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."