Texas Cannabis Consumer Guide – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- Last year, Texas Original, a medical cannabis company, launched the strongest THC gummy in the Texas market, a 30-milligram product called blueberry lemonade. The product had a high demand among patients and the Compassionate Use Program, indicating a gap in the market.
- Even though this is considered a high dosage product in Texas, in other parts of the country it would be considered a small dosage due to state regulations. Texas law permits stronger products for hemp, and other states allow for the sale of THC products even without recreational marijuana access.
- Public opinion in Texas has shifted towards the support of medical marijuana, with 82% of Texans supporting medical marijuana according to a poll. Furthermore, 67% of Texans believe recreational use should be legal for those over 21. These results may indicate a growing interest in plant-based medicines over traditional pharmaceuticals.
Medical Cannabis Company Unveils Strongest THC Gummy in Texas
In late 2021, Texas Original, a medical cannabis company, released the most potent THC gummy available in Texas. This blueberry lemonade flavored product boasts a 30-milligram content.
CEO Nico Richardson reported an immediate high demand within the patient base for this product, indicating a market gap in the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
However, Texas law restricts the potency of THC gummy compared to other regions. The regulation stipulates the proportion of medical cannabis by product weight, similar to alcohol regulation, rather than considering the active ingredient in volumetric dosing, as in pharmaceuticals.
Stronger Products Possible with Texas Hemp Law
Remarkably, Texas hemp laws could allow for stronger THC products. Amanda Grace Hughes, Communications Director for Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, states that in Texas and other states without recreational marijuana access, THC products derived from hemp are sellable.
Public Opinion on Cannabis Usage in Texas
Public perception in Texas regarding cannabis has shifted in recent years. A poll conducted by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs reveals that 82% of Texans support medical marijuana, with 67% advocating for legal recreational use for adults 21 and older.
Richardson believes that consumers are growing more conscious of what they ingest and prefer natural, plant-based remedies where possible. While not a universal solution, cannabis can occasionally reduce reliance on other pharmaceuticals.
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