Flash forward to 2025, and cannabis looks a lot different than it did even just a few decades ago. What was once demonized is now embraced by the majority of U.S. states, with both medical and recreational cannabis laws on the books. Globally,
over 40 countries have legalized cannabis for medical use, and trailblazers like Uruguay and Canada have fully embraced adult-use markets. Even the
United Nations reclassified cannabis in 2020, signaling a seismic shift in how the world views this plant.
But perhaps the most pivotal turning point came in
2018 with the passage of the Farm Bill, signed into law by President Donald Trump. This legislation
federally legalized hemp—defined as cannabis with no more than 0.3% THC—and opened the door for
nationwide access to hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-9. This, as opposed to safeguarding the benefits of cannabis to those who meet the narrow restrictions and fiscal demands of medical marijuana programs.
We are in the midst of a massive global shift that finally acknowledges what our human history has long confirmed: This plant has value for people's minds, bodies, and spirits.
But this doesn't mean the fight against anti-cannabis tyranny is over—even right here in our home state of Texas. We continue to fight against legislation that contradicts the thousands of years of spiritual, cultural, and medicinal relationships humans have had with this plant.
Our most recent battle was against bill SB3, a bill that would have wiped out hemp-derived THC in Texas. On June 22, 2025,
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed this ridiculous legislation, and we consider it a huge win, albeit a temporary one. Lawmakers are coming back in July, and
the future of legal hemp-derived THC in Texas is still at risk.
Despite challenges that come our way, Hometown Hero is honored to play a part in this global and historic movement. This plant has always belonged to the people— and we will never stop defending your right to access it.
Until next time, stay curious, keep up the fight, and Mind your Mind.
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