In Texas, recreational weed is still illegal, but its medical scene is booming. In 2022, Texas cannabusinesses brought in a whopping $8 billion in revenue, so changing the cannabis policies in the state has been a hot-button issue among the public, lawmakers, and stakeholders.
However, progress has been slow. Texas still has some of the most rigid regulations in place for cannabis across the board, and decision-makers still have an antiquated stance on both medical and recreational cannabis.
The Senate recently failed to enact a policy change that passed in the House, which would have decriminalized cannabis across Texas, allowed doctors to recommend cannabis in place of opioids for chronic pain, and expunged cannabis-related criminal history.
Needless to say, people aren’t happy. The bill was officially killed, putting decriminalization on hold.
With progress at a snail’s pace, a few cities within Texas have moved towards taking matters into their own hands by decriminalizing weed within city limits. Lubbock is the seventh city to get involved, joining other…