According to an analysis by NORML, about 44 percent of federal marijuana inmates had no or very minimal criminal histories prior to their conviction, and over a third are over the age of 40.

AUSTIN, Texas — Two men serving life sentences for marijuana-related convictions were among the dozens of nonviolent drug offenders who recently had their sentences commuted by President Barack Obama.

While advocates for reform of the three-decade war on drugs applaud Obama’s efforts to free hundreds from unfair sentences, some also fear the president hasn’t gone far enough to change federal laws that leave thousands more imprisoned, with some still facing life in prison.

Harris County is Texas’ most populous county, and is the third most populous county in all of America. There are an estimated 4.337 (2013) million people in Harris County, Texas. To put that into perspective, there are less than 4 million people in the entire state of Oregon. Starting Friday, marijuana will be decriminalized for all first time offenders that are caught with up to two ounces of marijuana, per the directive of Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson.

A common adverse reaction to infant vaccinations is uncontrollable epileptic seizures. The most effective treatment is marijuana - a fact hidden by Big Pharma until they came up w a patented cannabis oil derivative. 

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A traffic stop north of Robstown Friday morning lead to the seizure of nearly 85 pounds of marijuana, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety news release.

A trooper pulled over a 2003 Mack truck on Highway 77, and discovered 33 bundles of marijuana in the spare tires during a roadside inspection. The seizure is estimated to be worth $500,000.

Ramiro Carrizales, 33, was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana between 50 and 2,000 pounds, a first degree felony. He was taken to be booked in to Nueces County Jail. His bail amount was not yet available.

Dallas Police Chief David Brown says he has mixed feelings about writing tickets instead of making arrests when people are caught with small amounts of marijuana.

At a meeting of the Dallas City Council’s Public Safety Committee, police officials and council members discussed whether to try a “cite and release” pilot program.The committee referred the idea to the full council without a recommendation.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS (STORYFUL) - Police in Arlington, Texas, posted on November 27 about the accidental discovery of seven pounds of marijuana after a parcel was sent to the wrong person.

The parcel was delivered to the correct address but the name on it was different to that of the homeowner.

The residents, who had recently purchased the home, immediately contacted police after opening the box and finding the marijuana.

U.S. Postal inspectors took over the investigation.

Texas veterans are pushing State lawmakers to legalize marijuana for certain medical uses.

The Corpus Christi chapter of "NORML", or the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, has joined with other like-minded groups to support the effort.

They call it "Operation Trapped", so named because they feel veterans are trapped in a never ending system of pills prescribed to treat issues like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and chronic pain.

Attorney Kyle Hoelscher runs NORMLCC, and says drugs like "Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, and Xanax" come with serious side effects.

"It's (marijuana) an alternative that's safer, that has fewer negative side effects, but is completely banned by the VA," Hoelscher says.

Members of a ring that smuggled more than $2 million in marijuana to San Antonio are to be sentenced today.

The case targeted Ramsey A. Cadena, who managed businesses that include Joint Venture Sandwich & Smoke Shop, a Corpus Christi restaurant that features hemp in its food. The business’ menu said the shop offers “sand-weed-ches” and “burr-weed-os.”

HOUSTON (KTRK) --

Home isn't where most high school seniors want to spend homecoming weekend. Home is where Cy-Fair senior Emily Bauer will be.

Three years ago Emily's mom, Tonya Bauer, got a call from her daughter's then-boyfriend admitting they smoked synthetic marijuana. Bauer rushed home to a girl she didn't know.

"This sound that didn't even sound human, just screaming sounds, they had 5 constables holding her down to get her in the ambulance... I remember just standing by her dresser crying," Bauer remembers.

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas -- An all-terrain vehicle sits empty now that U.S. Border Patrol agents nabbed 700 pounds of marijuana and 20 roosters from the Rio Grande Valley early Wednesday morning where the drugs were found.

Agents say it all started when they spotted an ATV driving north from the Rio Grande. That's when Border Patrol agents and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers approached the area only to find the ATV abandoned. They say the ATV was loaded with 700 pounds of marijuana and 20 roosters.

Border Patrol agents seized an ATV carrying 700 pounds of marijuana and 20 roosters from the Rio Grande Valley. (Photo: U.S. Border Patrol)

The marijuana is worth $550,000, agents said.