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Houston Matters

Will Texas Loosen Its Marijuana Laws In 2019?

Posted on November 28, 2018 · Lawmakers have started filing bills for consideration during the next legislative session, including several related to marijuana.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Immigrant Numbers, And Potential Changes To Marijuana Law (Nov. 28, 2018)

Posted on November 28, 2018 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn why a search warrant was executed at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Plus, we examine why the number of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally is at its lowest level since 2004. Then, our experts break down the latest political news. We discuss the potential for changes in the state's marijuana laws. And we hear the story of a Texas woman who coached a high school football team during World War II.

International

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

Posted on August 4, 2022 · The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.

Houston

New state law allows Houston neighborhoods to redact racist deed restriction

Posted on July 27, 2022 · Texas lawmakers from Houston say the bill was written to allow discriminatory provisions to be removed from real property records only on a property-by-property basis, but they applaud Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth for applying the law more broadly and said it could set a statewide example.

Criminal Justice

Brittney Griner’s Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Posted on July 26, 2022 · Griner's attorney pointed to medicinal use of marijuana during the most recent session in her trial.

Houston Matters

State and federal environmental agencies in conflict over renewal permits for ITC (July 20, 2022)

Posted on July 20, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: The company responsible for a major chemical fire in 2019 is seeking an operating permit for a Pasadena facility. We learn why the state and the federal government have different opinions on the matter.

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Houston Matters

Will Texas Loosen Its Marijuana Laws In 2019?

Houston Matters

Full Show: Immigrant Numbers, And Potential Changes To Marijuana Law (Nov. 28, 2018)

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