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Texas sheriff fumbles as hemp is poised to pass committee

Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 22:00

Hemp recently had its first committee hearing in the Texas legislature, and it involved about a dozen supporters testifying in favor of the two bills, along with one very confused sheriff.

Two bills submitted by Rep. Joe Farias of San Antonio would bring hemp to the Texas agriculture scene. House Bill 557 would legalize hemp for research purposes through institutions of higher education, while House Bill 1322 legalizes hemp for Texas farmers to grow alongside other crops.

Many groups were represented at the hearing, including farmers, health food stores, an insurance company, and the Texas Hemp Industries Association. Both bills were heard at the same time.

Legislators were treated to an all-around education about hemp, both prior to and during the hearing as supporters brought hemp products, talked about hemp’s many uses, and how it could be a major crop for farmers.

Currently hemp can be imported, consumed, and used...

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