Some law enforcement officials joined House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Chairman Joe Moody, (D-El Paso), at the State Capitol Thursday to show support for a bill that would reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession.HB 81 would replace the th
A handful of new states legalized marijuana on Election Day, so could Texas be next?
I was just interviewed by CBS for 6 o'clock news tonight to discuss House Bill 81, which would decriminalize marijuana possession under an ounce in Texas, and practical implications of such a law on the criminal courts, law enforcement, and the citizens of Texas. Other bills are being introduced and the article below outlines some of them...
http://www.khou.com/news/local/texas/texas-legislators-file-bills-aimed-at-decriminalizing-marijuana/352318396
As part of the cite and release program, if you’re caught with an invalid license or marijuana under two ounces, you won’t automatically be sent to jail.
About time...the law has been on the books for a while and Travis County was the only county regularly doing cite and release for possession of marijuana. It saves families money, saves the county money, protects police, and keeps police on the streets policing. Good on you Wilco!
http://kxan.com/2016/09/27/williamson-co-relaxes-punishment-for-people-caught-with-marijuana/
Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Effectively Decriminalized in Travis County
austinchronicle.com
Texas decriminalizes “hemp,” chaos ensues
Local prosecuting authorities have recognized and reacted to the new law, but as explained in the article the Texas Farm Bill has potentially farther reaching affects. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-07-12/possession-of-small-amounts-of-marijuana-effectively-decriminalized-in-travis-county/
Travis County to Reject Misdemeanor Marijuana Prosecutions
austinchronicle.com
Officers can't legally determine what is weed and what is hemp
A move in the right direction...that the Texas Legislature did not intend! https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-07-03/travis-county-to-reject-misdemeanor-marijuana-prosecutions/
Mykal J. Fox, Attorney at Law
Bill proposed to reduce some marijuana penalties in Texas to fines
keyetv.com
Some law enforcement officials joined House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Chairman Joe Moody, (D-El Paso), at the State Capitol Thursday to show support for a bill that would reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession.HB 81 would replace the th
Here is the CBS segment that aired today discussing House Bill 81 with David Bass, a veteran who fears arrest for self medicating, and myself, discussing how a civil fine for possession is a move in the right direction towards legalizing marijuana. http://keyetv.com/news/local/bill-proposed-to-reduce-some-marijuana-penalties-in-texas-to-fines
Texas legislators file bills aimed at decriminalizing marijuana
www.khou.com
A handful of new states legalized marijuana on Election Day, so could Texas be next?
I was just interviewed by CBS for 6 o'clock news tonight to discuss House Bill 81, which would decriminalize marijuana possession under an ounce in Texas, and practical implications of such a law on the criminal courts, law enforcement, and the citizens of Texas. Other bills are being introduced and the article below outlines some of them... http://www.khou.com/news/local/texas/texas-legislators-file-bills-aimed-at-decriminalizing-marijuana/352318396
Austin police give up on DNA lab, demote new leader as problems swirl
www.mystatesman.com
Austin’s police chief apologized Friday for massive problems at the Police Department’s...
I guess we know who is getting coal in their stocking this year😓 http://www.mystatesman.com/news/austin-police-give-dna-lab-demote-new-leader-problems-swirl/yDG7dDrDeVqdkk3aEStRCO/
Austin DWI trial stymied by complaint of dirty blood-draw room
www.statesman.com
A drunken driving case against an Austin man collapsed during trial last week after the medical work...
A phlebotomist who worked in Travis County Jail said the blood draw room was less than acceptable... http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austin-dwi-trial-stymied-complaint-dirty-blood-draw-room/pqp01DwHauuxZsbgMCbxGI/
Williamson Co. changes policy for some caught with marijuana
kxan.com
As part of the cite and release program, if you’re caught with an invalid license or marijuana under two ounces, you won’t automatically be sent to jail.
About time...the law has been on the books for a while and Travis County was the only county regularly doing cite and release for possession of marijuana. It saves families money, saves the county money, protects police, and keeps police on the streets policing. Good on you Wilco! http://kxan.com/2016/09/27/williamson-co-relaxes-punishment-for-people-caught-with-marijuana/
Texas Cannabis Company Looks to Grow with State's Compassionate Use Act
www.twcnews.com
It's been called the "green rush." As marijuana laws relax across the country, dispensaries are popping up to cash in on the new industry.
From cotton gin to marijuana dispensary, it could be the first in Texas... http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/07/5/texas-cannabis-company-looks-to-grow-with-state-s-compassionate-use-act.html?cid=facebook_TWC_News_Austin
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