March 16, 2025 | News Whitney: Economic Impact of the Texas Hemp Industry Total Market Value: The Texas hemp-derived cannabinoid industry generates $5.5 billion annually. • Retail Sales: The retail sector alone contributes $4.3 billion in revenue. • Overall Economic Impact: The industry supports $10.2 billion in total economic activity. • Tax Contributions: Hemp-derive… Read Article
March 16, 2025 | Cannabis News, The Drug War A History of Marijuana Prohibition Fueled by Fear and Prejudice In the early 20th century, a new moral crusade took root in Texas against a little-known intoxicant: marijuana. Local headlines warned of a “native Mexican herb which causes the smoker to crave murder” . Preachers, politicians, and press alike painted cannabis as a menace lurking in immigrant com… Read Article
March 16, 2025 | Legislative Texas Hemp: True Economic Numbers “Who are you going to believe, me or your own lying eyes?” — Groucho Marx, noted comedian and cigar enthusiast This week’s release of the Whitney Economics study on the Texas Hemp Industry should have been an eye-opener—at least for anyone willing to acknowledge reality. The more I review the num… Read Article
March 7, 2025 | Legislative Top Ten Prohibitionist Lies The March 3 hearing showcased the best anti-THC talking points from the 1970’s, 80’s and beyond. Like a hit parade of bogus tunes, here’s the Top Ten Prohibitionist Lies 1. “Marijuana is a Gateway Drug” • Falsehood: Using marijuana leads people to use harder drugs like heroin or meth. • Reality: … Read Article
January 21, 2025 | Podcast Americans Get Political News from Podcasters The media landscape in America is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional cable TV, once the dominant source of political news, is losing its grip as Americans increasingly turn to YouTube for information and analysis. This transformation is fueled by the platform’s accessibility, diversity… Read Article
January 4, 2025 | UFOs & CONSPIRACY From Event 201 to the Bird Flu Summit 2024: Exploring the Possibility of History Repeating Itself In October 2024, global health leaders, policymakers, and private sector representatives convened in Washington, D.C., for the Bird Flu Pandemic Preparedness Summit. This event, focused on addressing the growing risk of avian influenza, bore s… Read Article
January 3, 2025 | Business, Events, Pop Culture From Magic Tricks to Global Smoke Circles: How Josh Kesselman Built the RAW Empire Inside the sprawling halls of MJBizCon 2024, amid the neon-lit booths and the endless hum of conversations about cannabis futures, you’ll find a man in a jacket that sparkles like a Vegas marquee. He’s wearing Balenciaga sneakers, sportin’ a diamond-encrusted watch and carrying himself like a roc… Read Article
January 2, 2025 | UFOs & CONSPIRACY Rise of the Deep State: Attack of the Drones The Drone Deception: A Psyop to Push the Narrative of a Fake Alien Invasion In recent years, reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) have surged, with mainstream media and government agencies amplifying the mystery surrounding these incidents. However, beneath the surface of these headlin… Read Article
December 31, 2024 | Events Champs Trade Show Las Vegas Winter The CHAMPS Trade Show, a cornerstone event in the counterculture industry since 1999, is set to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 12th to 15th, 2025. This premier business-to-business expo brings together a diverse array of exhibitors, including manufacturers, distributors, … Read Article
December 27, 2024 | News Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas demand Law enforcement stop using questionable standards Police Across Texas Using Faulty Testing to Raid Small Businesses Selling Legal Hemp Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas Demand Law Enforcement Stop Using Questionable Standards For Information: Kevin Lampe, Kurth Lampe Worldwide, 312-617-7280, [email protected] Over the past year, local police and… Read Article
December 17, 2024 | Cultivation Cultivating Wellness: The Journey of Endozondo Farm Endozondo Farm, a Texas-based hemp operation, was born from a passion for natural wellness and a desire to offer affordable alternatives to traditional medicine. Founded by Arturo Elizondo and his family, the farm’s mission goes beyond cultivation—they are committed to sustainable farming, commun… Read Article
December 12, 2024 | Legislative Illinois – Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation Governor Pritzker is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday to address issues in the hemp industry. The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, comprising retailers, growers, manufacturers, and… Read Article
December 9, 2024 | 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
December 7, 2024 | 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
November 20, 2024 | Podcast Interns Wanted Texas Hemp Reporter is seeking spring/summer interns to join the team from January 15 – June 20, 2025. Read Article
November 19, 2024 | 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
