Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027. 

Posted on February 6, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Cannabis is here to stay in Texas, lawmakers and industry leaders said this week, as efforts to ban consumable hemp are losing steam. However, figuring out how to regulate the market remains a glaring problem that lawmakers will likely address in 2027.  State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and

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THC Fee Increase in Texas Could Push Patients to the Black Market and Impact Local Businesses

Posted on February 5, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Timeline of State Marijuana Legalization Laws | Third WayAccess to THC hemp for Texas patients could change drastically. On Jan. 9, the Texas Department of State Health Services proposed raising licensing fees for the THC hemp industry. Retailers would pay $20,000 per location, up from $150, and manufacturers would pay $25,000 per facility, up from $250. State officials

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Attempted vape cartridge heist reportedly led to January murder at Del Valle gas station

Posted on January 24, 2026 by TCYSAPC

More than $4,000-worth of THC vape cartridgesJ U LY was allegedly at the center of Travis County’s first homicide of 2026, according to an arrest affidavit filed on Jan. 15 by a Travis County Sheriff’s Office detective. The fatal shooting happened on Jan. 7, shortly before midnight, at a gas station near … Continue to full story .......

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TABC finalizes rules for hemp industry in Texas, but debate likely to continue

Posted on January 24, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Hemp plants at Caprock Family Farms in Lubbock on May 23, 2025.New regulations for the consumable hemp industry were approved by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).  The rules change little for the $5 billion industry, replacing the temporary emergency rules in place since September. The rules prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products by TABC license holders to people under

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Hays County jury sentences fentanyl dealer convicted of sexual assault of child to 75 years

Posted on January 22, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Jury sentences fentanyl dealer convicted of sexual assault of child to 75 years Hays County District Attorney announced that 29-year-old Izaiah Vela was sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexual assault of a child, and evidence showed the defendant repeatedly sold fentanyl pills to high school students in Hays County, including to a 15-year-old high school sophomore who died in 2023.

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New study: Kids who need treatment for opioid use disorder rarely get it

Posted on January 20, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Prioritizing Care That Cures – Fighting the Epidemic With Opioid Treatment Programs - MedCity NewsOpioid use disorder among young people is a serious but often overlooked issue in the United States. In a national 2023 survey, 1.3% of kids between the ages of 12 and 17 reported an opioid use disorder. While 1.3% might not sound like a lot, it represents around 342,000 … Continue to full story .......

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Legal Substances Putting Children at Risk

Posted on January 19, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Do Whippets Kill Brain Cells? | Banyan Treatment CenterPharmacists address the hidden risks of legal substances like nitrous oxide and kratom, emphasizing the need for public education and safety measures.   Substances marketed as “legal” or “natural” alternatives are increasingly accessible to adolescents through gas stations, convenience stores, and vape shops. Although legality may reassure consumers, pharmacists are seeing

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Is the fentanyl crisis slowing down?

Posted on January 17, 2026 by TCYSAPC

The U.S. is making progress against one of its most devastating public-health threats: drug overdoses.⁠ ⁠ Over the 12 months ended in October 2024, the country saw a 25% decline in overdoseNew research indicates a significant shift in the fentanyl crisis, with a major disruption in the illegal fentanyl market possibly linked to actions by the Chinese government which may have contributed to a sharp decline in overdose deaths in the U.S. and Canada starting in mid-2023 and continuing into … Continue to full story .......

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Trump administration reversed course on defunding substance use recovery and mental health grants

Posted on January 15, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Naloxone Distribution and Opioid Overdose Safety Kits | South Carolina Department of Public HealthThe Trump administration reversed course just after notifying thousands of organizations across the country that their substance use recovery and mental health grants were being terminated.  Democratic lawmakers criticized President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the terminations after they came to light mid January.

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Hemp advocates say hiking licensing fees from $150 to $20,000 would shutter small businesses

Posted on January 13, 2026 by TCYSAPC

Hemp in Food FAQs | Minnesota Department of AgricultureTexas state health officials have proposed raising licensing fees by as much as 13,000% for some hemp businesses, among a slate of changes that many industry members and advocates say will shutter small operations in favor of large out-of-state companies.  Supporters of this change say this is necessary to strengthen

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Understanding Teen Substance Use in 2025 and talking points for parents about teen substance use.

Posted on November 7, 2025 by TCYSAPC
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Risk-taking and testing limits are a regular part of adolescent development. Many teens experiment with drugs, alcohol, or over-the-counter substances during this period. While the desire to experiment isn’t new, the landscape of substance use has changed dramatically for today’s parents.  Key points:

  • Family history of substance use,
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Hays County man faces murder charge after 17 year-old teen dies of fentanyl overdose

Posted on November 7, 2025 by TCYSAPC

A Hays County man is facing a murder chargeDEA breaks down coded emojis used in teen drug trade after a 17-year-old girl died from a fentanyl overdose, according to a Travis County affidavit.  The affidavit revealed the man to be 19-year-old Jaden Elijah Sendejo.  The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said the 17-year-old was found unresponsive, face down in her … Continue to full story .......

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