Marijuana & Hemp

Looking for articles discussing marijuana and hemp? Here we discuss stories and changes to the law.

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Practical Advice

We all could use a little practical advice from time to time. Here we provide tips and pointers related to crime and the law.

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Criminal Justice

Here you can find articles about recent developments in the law, as well as criminal law related stories in the news.

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Will Fentanyl test kits remain illegal in Texas?

The epidemic of drug overdose deaths has surged in the last several years, due in large part to Fentanyl. Fentanyl is an extremely potent drug, up to 100 times more potent than morphine, and its effects can be both powerful and short-lived. This makes it particularly dangerous when used improperly or without medical supervision, as

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Proposed Changes to TX Marijuana Law in 2023: HB 218

Texas representative Joe Moody has proposed a change in state law that would reduce the criminal penalty for small amounts of marijuana. Texas “HB 218,” will be considered by the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee in the Texas House of Representatives this week. This proposed new law would reduce the penalty for possession of up to one

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FIREARM SUPPRESSORS ARE NOW LEGAL IN TEXAS

True story – with the caveat that firearm sound suppressors (silencers) remain illegal under Federal law. This is similar to how marijuana remains Federally illegal, but many states have laws permitting the use or sale of marijuana. Texas set up laws that went into effect in 2021 that not only legalized sound suppressing devices under

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