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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com 144 90 https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-kratom-questions-40645048/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40645048 Emma Ruby https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-kratom-questions-40645048/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0600 Lawsuits have been filed against distributors accused of selling too-potent products in Texas. The Observer has some answers to common Kratom questions. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-kratom-questions-40645048/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40627335 Alyssa Fields https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:52 -0600 The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/north-texas-could-have-new-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-40622724/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40622724 Alyssa Fields https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/north-texas-could-have-new-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-40622724/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0600 The state approved adding nine additional licensed to the roster of medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Public Safety announced the conditional recipients on Monday. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/north-texas-could-have-new-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-40622724/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-thc-industry-braces-for-federal-hemp-ban-40616184/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40616184 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-thc-industry-braces-for-federal-hemp-ban-40616184/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0600 According to many lawmakers, the federal government can only reopen once intoxicating hemp products have been vanquished for good. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-thc-industry-braces-for-federal-hemp-ban-40616184/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40603756 Alyssa Fields https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 The government shutdown has bought you some time before you need to seriously consider stocking up on THC-infused products. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/uncategorized/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 The order, which comes after two special sessions and places new age restrictions on THC products, delights hemp experts.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/uncategorized/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:39:40 -0500 Instead of an outright THC ban, an executive order that outlines the governor's approach to THC has arrived.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/uncategorized/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:29:00 -0500 The Legislature's second special session ended Wednesday night without a sweeping THC ban, leaving us with questions.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/uncategorized/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Chronic pain is now included in the Texas Compassionate Use Program, allowing thousands more residents to qualify.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/uncategorized/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:56:00 -0500 A THC ban in Arkansas has withstood legal challenges, and the products are swiftly being removed from shelves.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer