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David Sergi talks about the hearing Friday that will determine if industry will be granted the TRO or perhaps later an injunction. Jay Maguire worked alongside Sergi and other industry members.The hearing starts at 2pm tomorrow.Sergi says he anticipates an answer no later than 3:15pm.www.BlazedNews.comwww.texashempreporter.comRussell DowdenDavid SergiJay MaguireRachel Nelson

Stoner Rob comes on the show with an update on his spring comedy tour and his new 
Amazon special. Just outside Las Vegas Stoner Rob tells us how he got started in 
comedy and how he was fast tracked right into the business. 
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Jay Maguire of the Texas Hemp Federation gives is a legal update on the Fight for Texas Flower and the unjust rule making powers that DSHS has taken against Texas retailers of Legal Hemp Flower.

Cannabis activist and formal Texas NORML podcast -host David Wienecke joins the show to give thoughts on the industry, activism, and why we fight for flower.

Fighting for Hemp Last Year was tough. This old show was on the heels of the Veto of SB3 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Today we are in a fight as legal action must be taken to Fight DSHS Rule Making authority. The State agency is overreaching its legal grounds by trying to change SB 1325 that made hemp legal in Texas following the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.

New Rules in Texas for Retailers and Stiffer Fines. THCA Flower goes Dark March 31st, while industry holders prepare another similar lawsuit against the state agency. 

Jay Maguire of the Texas Hemp Federation Discuses the lawsuit and strategy stakeholders must be prepared for in the coming weeks. 

Ep. # 254 • Brett Weiss • Smilyn Wellness • Lyfe BrandsDescription

Brett Weiss, Co-Founder and CEO of talks with Russell & Rachel about his Brands and his new podcast and Lyfe in the alternative products industries.

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Baked & Blazed -Blazed-fest is coming next week.

Blazed Magazine also drops this week on the show.

Chasity Wedgeworth is a constitutional conservative running for U.S. Congress to restore faith, freedom, family, and the rule of law. She believes government exists to protect liberty — not manage lives — and that Texas deserves leadership grounded in the Constitution, not political theater.

Jay Maguire is founder of CRAFT and ED of the Texas Hemp Federation, fights for hemp and cannabis policy that makes sense. Lobbyist, strategist, raconteur—he decodes Texas politics with wit, grit, and a sharp eye for the stories others miss.

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Jay talks about his Tribal Dispensary in Hampton's New York. How they influence culture and operate
as a on-site Consumable Dispensary for their native American tribe and surrounding communities.

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From the gritty underground of the Northeast, Dave Valese (aka “Big Dave”) carved a 29-year legacy as a 
master of cultivation and old-school genetics. He moved more authentic Sour Diesel than most across the region, 
staying true to passion over profit. Starting in 1996, inspired by a cousin’s battle with cancer, Big Dave honed 
his craft in storied cannabis hubs, blending genetics expertise with a focus on wellness. 

Russell and Dave discuss the Culture of Cannabis in both New Jersey and Texas. 

Both are looking forward to working with the High Times magazine in...

Dub Equis Headlines our Spring SXSW show at the Shiner Saloon Rooftop March 14th. Producer Derrick Moorhead aka Dub Equis 
discuss music scene and projects he's working on. The band will headline this March on the Rooftop of Shiner. 

We are seeking Sponsors and Booth brands to lock in your booth for next month. 
The Band is likely to be the cover of March. 

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David Sergi and Jay Maguire join the podcast this week after the recent hearing from DSHS public comment period began last week.
Also just the day before this recording the Texas Supreme court Justices hear oral arguments from 
DSHS and Plaintiff SKYE Marketing case or Hometown Hero's case to consume federally legal hemp products. 

A case that was filed 5 years ago by Maguire and Sergi for Hometown and Skye.

Having this Dynamic Duo on the podcast this week is huge insight on where we are and how things play out.

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Nick Gaulin from Champs Trade Shows talks to Russell about the upcoming Austin Show this week.
Why Austin got 2 shows in 6 months, and why Austin Culture was a magnet for the counter culture giant 
to call home to Texas.

Comedy, Music, Cannabis, & Culture all dew Nick and the Champs team to the Weirdest city in Texas!

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Texas Policy & Rule Changes DSHS

Jay Maguire and Shaun Salvaje discussed policy options with the team and how might Texans reacts with (Friday) tomorrow's open public hearings. Comment below what you think about the rule making powers that are coming. 

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TRUMP MARIJUANA ORDERS - WHATS NEXT?

Jay Maguire, Rachel Nelson, Tamara Anderson join Russell for a panel discussion about Trumps move to reschedule Marijuana today. How will this look in the coming years and will it create a big box market for major companies to take the bite from smaller craft cannabis? 

Guest: Tamara Anderson is Founder of Culinary & Cannabis, an all sensory interactive cannabis event production company. Tamara oversees daily operations and growth for Culinary & Cannabis including online content, marketing, and brand partnerships.

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 HEMP disclosure with Eric Steenstra  Eric Believed that hemp had the potential to save the planet and that all people who were unjustly imprisoned for Cannabis needed to be released. He dug up countless facts about how Cannabis was demonized and prohibited starting in the 1930’s.  Jack shared his vision for a Cannabis revival by self publishing and distributing hundreds of thousands of copies of his book worldwide.Trump rescheduling cannabis imminently?Jack’s research and passion inspired me to cofound hemp fashion and 

lifestyle brand Ecolution along with Steve DeAngelo in 1992. Steve and I created a line of...

Jeremy Steading from 1836 Kratom & Steading & Sons comes on the program to talk 
with Russell about industry and Regulatory challenges that we face during the 2025 
state legislative session as well as the government shutdown results in Washington 
for alternative products and the Hemp industry. 

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Attorney Rod breaks down the latest on Washington DC as lawmakers in Congress have banned the hemp industry beginning in 11 and 1/2 months. Russell and Rachel discuss the options industry members have by staying active while national Hemp Attorney Rod Kight offers insight and perspective on the coming challenge and lobby efforts our Industry will need to make this coming year. 

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To discuss Congress Banning the hemp industry this week on the program is both Jay Maguire from the Cannabis retailers Alliance for Texans as well as Kerry Hinkle from Bayou City hemp formerly with the US Hemp Round Table. Kerry Hinkle and Jay Maguire give Insight on the process with Congress and losing the battle recently for hemp. Leave your comments below on this recent news... 

Will Hemp survive the next year? 

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Dope Pros discuss their brand and success this year and comment on BlazedFest and the state of Hemp in US Congress. At Dope Pros, we’re all about keeping cannabis real, accessible, compliant, and built for the people, not the corporations. What started as a Texas hustle turned into a mission: to protect the culture that built this industry and make sure hemp stays in the hands of those who actually care about it. 

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Timothy Mabry is running for the office if Lt. Governor, and has been the first candidate to announce he is running against Dan Patrick.

The former Fire Fighter and a Veteran is pro cannabis and freedom and supports limited government.
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James staff from gods green goodness in Rockdale TX, comes on the show to discuss their brand as well as the BlazedFest event. 3GCC or 3G Cannabis Co. Is located in Rockdale and offers high quality legal Hemp and cbd products to those who find relief from pain and stress and inflammation.

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Matt from Koi stops by and talks BlazedFest and Yeehaw mushroom chocolate with James from Gruene Botanicals. 

Both brands give us an update while we discussed the Vape Ban Lawsuit coming next week from industry members. 

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David Sergi and Joel Thompson with Modern Herb Co. | AHAA discuss the current status of filing the Lawsuit against the Vape Ban.

Joel Thompson - Cofounder of Modern Herb Co / partnered with AHAA American Healthy Alternatives for legislative efforts 
like the SB3 veto and SB2024 lawsuit.  

Nick Mortillaro with Aim High Distribution discusses policy with Mark Bordas the Executive Director of the Texas Hemp Business Council. 

TABC Age Gating measures and the future of Hemp in US Congress are discussed. But after a grueling summer of Texas Hemp Ban bills, the Game is NOT over . . . . as we near the 7th Inning Stretch of rule making. 

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Jay Maguire and Kerry Hinkle talk Hemp Policy on the Show This Week! 
Did Gregg Abbots rule making power fail the Hemp Industry? 

Will THCA flower fall under the bridge as testing policy's change?
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JK Distro visits the program this week to talk about their business and products here in Texas.
Also CHAMPS Tradeshows was this week so we discussed events and after-parties.

 At JK Distro, we’re committed to making the benefits of hemp accessible to everyone. With a range of value, mid, and top-shelf products, we offer affordable options so everyone can enjoy the health benefits of “The God Plant."

Hemp Legislation Victory in Texas Update on Texas hemp surviving ban bills during the 89th legislative session.

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Cody Fisher from CBD PROS and Brio Drinks joins the podcast this week to discuss the policy of HEMP and his meetings with Governor Abbott. We hope to get some age gating 21+ in place with either executive order from the governor or the legislature. Champs Trade Shows is also coming to Austin in the next week or so.

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 Aaron Owens of Tejas Tonic drops by the Studio and introduces Orange Sunshine his latest flavor of THC Tonic. Talking Music, Cannabis and Culture we discuss policy and Opportunities in the Texas Hemp Industry. Right now when you order his new Orange Sunshine online - receive a FREE PRE-ROLL when you visit https://tejastonic.com • USE PROMO CODE - TEJAS 25 or PREROLL for either a Discount or a free Creamsicle Preroll from our friends at FreshGrown TX 

The Texas THC Challenge is our annual Beverage competition is also underway this month. 

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 Dama Botanicals joins the show this week and talks about their store and how 
industry is improving over the years. Also discussed was the hearing of hb5 as 
lawmakers listened and ask questions to Industry leaders about how best 
to regulate our Hemp industry in Texas. 

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really inform house members about how to regulate the 
plant in Texas. 

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Stone Slade , Wade Warner and Jay Maguire discuss the opportunities for a Third Special Session while Texas Democrats hide out in Sanctuary cities over district mapping issue. Essentially placing the Hemp Legislative issue on hold. 

Will Governor Abbott enact Executive Privilege for Hemp Regulation? 

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Attorney Rod Kight talks policy about the hemp industry in Texas and the recent Senate hearings of SB5. Also Colton Luther of the Texas Growers Podcast talks about his visit in the presence of leaders in Texas Government. Regulation not Elimination. 

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0:46 - Welcome & Guest Introductions 2:10 - Guest Colton Luther on the Texas T-CUP Program 6:07 - Colton's Viral Reel: State-Run Monopoly 8:28 - Guest Ro...