February 5, 2026 | The Drug War Drug Warrior Mentality Meets Hemp Recent statements by Collin County law enforcement officials regarding THCa products derived from hemp reveal the lingering influence of an outdated “drug warrior” mentality – a relic of the War on Drugs era that continues to skew perceptions of hemp and its derivatives. Read Article
January 19, 2026 | Pop Culture, UFOs & CONSPIRACY Alex Jones: Austin’s Public-Access Alchemist Who Turned Paranoia into a Media Empire Before algorithms decided what Americans should think, before podcasts became corporate, and long before “alternative media” was a marketing category, there was Austin, Texas—hot, strange, conspiratorial, and wide open. Out of that chaos emerged Alex Jones: a bullhorn-wielding public-access fireb… Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Cannabis News Bulk THCA Flower: A Convenient and Legal Option for Texas Consumers As the popularity of cannabis products continues to rise, many consumers in Texas are seeking simple and legal ways to stock up on THCA flower. Buying THCA flower in bulk has become a convenient option, with legal avenues now available for doorstep delivery. This shift allows consumers to easily … Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Hemp 80stixx – Premium Alternative Cannabinoid Products Since its inception in 2022, 80stixx has rapidly established itself as a leader in the alternative cannabinoid market. Inspired by the Amarillo area code “806,” the brand has expanded its reach across the country, securing placement in over 1,000 stores and establishing more than 10 distribution … Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Cannabis News 9 Shops Raided by Allen PD for Hemp On Tuesday, August 27th, Allen Police raided nine hemp shops, accusing them of selling illegal products containing higher-than-allowed levels of THC. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | News Upcoming Events With the rapid growth of the hemp industry in Texas, upcoming events and workshops offer invaluable opportunities to connect with industry leaders, acquire practical insights, and engage in meaningful advocacy. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | CBD News & Business From Opioid Addiction to Founding MedaLeaf William Oboyle’s journey from opioid addiction to founding MedaLeaf is a story of struggle, redemption, and the healing power of CBD. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Health ‘CBD Gave Me My Life Back’ Inspirational Speaker Elizabeth Meigs Thrives Post-Brain Injury Elizabeth Meigs said she didn’t know what cannabidiol (CBD) oil was in 2019, but a friend’s Facebook post piqued her interest. “One of my friends had cystic fibrosis, and she doesn’t like to get on elevators because she’s claustropho… Read Article
September 5, 2025 | News Tejas Tonic: 3 Flavors of Unlimited Enjoyment After receiving a positive response from customers on its inaugural lime-flavored beverage, Tejas Tonic released two more varieties: Agarita Berry and Frio Mango. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Podcast Texas Hemp Show #186: THC Beverages Hemp beverages are seltzers, sodas, mocktails, coffees, teas, and other drinks that contain an infusion of hemp-derived cannabinoids, terpenes, or fibers. Common cannabinoids include CBD and THC, but other “minor cannabinoids” can also be incorporated. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | News Sweet Sensi vs. CENTEX CBD (article published late august 2024) CenTex CBD, LLC v. LoneStar Farms, LLC d/b/a Sweet Sensi CBD In a high-stakes legal battle that could shape the future of hemp innovation in Texas, CenTex CBD, LLC and LoneStar Farms, LLC (operating as Sweet Sensi CBD) are locked in a dispute over trade secret… Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Legislative Lt. Governor’s Prohibition Push: History Repeats in Texas Hemp Debate When Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate Bill 3 to ban all forms of THC in Texas, he drew from a familiar political playbook. His declaration that “thousands of stores have opened to sell all types of dangerous products with unlimited THC” echoes rhetoric used to justify … Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Texas Legal & Regulatory News A Talk with Tejas: Diving Deep into Synthetics with Aaron Owens There is a crossroads in the hemp industry where many stakeholders clash. Some business owners and investors believe synthetic THC products should…. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | CBD News & Business, Legislative Keeping The Hemp Industry Strong As the 89th Texas Legislative session approaches, William Oboyle, founder of MedaLeaf, said he doesn’t believe lawmakers will move to take the state’s hemp industry backward. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Podcast Interns Wanted Texas Hemp Reporter is seeking spring/summer interns to join the team from January 15 – June 20, 2025. Read Article
September 5, 2025 | Business Jury Finds LoneStar Farms, LLC, “d/b/a” Sweet Sensi Committed Constructive Fraud Against CenTex CBD CenTex CBD beat back a claim by LoneStar Farms LLC, better known as Sweet Sensi, and their lawyer, Lisa Pittman, of misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property and allegations of unethical conduct. Read Article
