Baytown lawmaker backs statewide ban on synthetic marijuana
Baytown Rep Wayne Smith endorses bills by Sen Joan Huffman to outlaw synthetic cannabinoids statewide. The measures add chemicals to penalty groups and allow DPS to chase evolving formulas. Arceneaux notes early session steps with committee hearings upcoming.
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Kush epidemic strains Baytown EMS and police
Paramedics and Baytown firefighters recount a 15 year old boy collapsing after smoking Kush a synthetic drug. The incident highlights a rising epidemic experts warn adults and youths can access easily. Auld urges a stricter city ordinance to curb usage and save lives.
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City tightens rules on herbal incense sales
City council amended a ban to require display of active ingredients and labeling on herbal incense. Police will enforce with higher fines up to 2000 per noncompliant packet, targeting illegal chemicals and Kush related incidents. Authorities aim to push retailers to comply and reduce synthetic drug activity.
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Deanie King
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Tim Carter
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State lawmakers push bills to ban synthetic marijuana statewide
State Sen. Joan Huffman has filed SB172 and SB173 to ban the substance statewide. Until a state law is enacted, unincorporated areas could become refuges for sellers and users, with officials calling the substance poison and urging removal from Texas streets.
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