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The lone star state just took another huge step backwards as far as legal marijuana goes by passing SB-3 - initiating a complete ban on any and all products containing THC. Texas law had allowed hemp products to contain up to 0.3% THC.

The first amendment gives all citizens, in Texas or any other state, the right to "peacefully assemble". You have the most freedom if you hold your gathering in a public place ... a park, public sidewalk, public thoroughfares, outside government buildings, etc. Just don't block access to buildings or inhibit normal business/activity.

Recreational marijuana use is legal in Arizona. Can your employer test you for using weed? Can they fire you? Here's what you need to know.

A Senate bill is proposing that THC be banned once again in Texas

El Paso residents can settle fines without warrant or collection fees until March 8. Pay conveniently online or in-person.

The city of Socorro, on the south eastern edge of El Paso, recently put a new law into effect regarding the storage, use and/or disposal of pecan shells. Yes, they really did and if it's not obeyed fully, there's a fine that will get bigger and bigger until it's made right.

El Paso city council members recently met to discuss whether or not homeowners could rent out their homes for parties or other "events". El Paso city staff popped up and said no, you can't. Ditto for the pool.

Bigamy is what it's called when someone has more than one spouse and it is illegal in every one of the United States of America. It's a criminal offense in Texas but it happens and, sometimes, it's ok.

As of May 7, 2025, all Texas ID cards and driver licenses MUST be Real ID compliant or else you may find yourself unable to visit certain places or do certain things.

We've all been guilty of speeding at some point in time or another and most of us have gotten cited for it once or twice. Pretty soon though, just because you made it to your destination without being stopped won't mean you got away with it.

You've seen the signs flashing along I-10 for a while now, cautioning drivers to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles in the breakdown lanes or, sometimes, regular travel lanes. Pay attention or pay up.

Texas has steadfastly refused to legalize marijuana yet it's still for sale all over the lone star state. Legally, in businesses, vending machines and online.