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The Texas House recently passed a bill that will have a very serious impact on those implicated by drug charges. Last September, Texas House Bill 6 took effect. HB 6 is aimed at combating the opioid crisis, particularly the surge in fentanyl-related deaths, by raising the criminal penalties for individuals involved in the manufacturing,... Read More »
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By Brooke Price  In 2015, the Compassionate Use Program (CUP) was enacted, giving Texans with certain medical conditions access to medical marijuana without risking criminal charges. However, exemption this does carry significant rules and regulations. The Compassionate Use Program only gives certain physicians the ability to prescribe low THC cannabis, which cannot contain more... Read More »
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By Brooke Price Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol is a substance created with CBD from low-THC hemp, meaning it has a very little amount of the psychoactive compound found in marijuana. Although there has been speculation of future changes to laws regarding recreational marijuana use, is still illegal to possess or distribute cannabis in Texas. Under the... Read More »
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Although cannabis laws are changing across the nation and the use of marijuana products has entered mainstream media, it is still illegal to possess and distribute marijuana in Texas. Marijuana offenses can carry a wide range of consequences, and it’s important to know what you may face if you are caught with the drug.... Read More »
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According to a 2019 report by the Addiction Research Institute with sources from DEA field divisions, methamphetamine usage is the top drug threat in Texas. There were over 12,000 treatment admissions and almost 1,000 deaths caused by methamphetamine across the state. Although monitoring programs and treatment plans have been established, methamphetamine usage is still... Read More »
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Newly enacted legislation could have a serious impact on marijuana possession cases in Williamson County and throughout the state of Texas. The state has recently implemented a hemp-related law on June 10th that requires law enforcement to test suspected cannabis for their THC level. If the level is at or above the legal limit of .03... Read More »