Sort of! Weed is partially legal in Austin.
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In Austin, Texas, the legality of cannabis is a complex issue. Medical cannabis is technically legal under the Texas Compassionate Use Act, but it is strictly regulated and only available to patients with specific conditions at low amounts of THC. Recreational use of cannabis, however, remains illegal under state law. Despite this, the city of Austin has taken steps to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis, with the Austin City Council passing a resolution in 2020 to stop arrests and fines for low-level cannabis possession.
Related substances such as Delta 8, Delta 9, THCA, and CBD have varying degrees of legality. Delta 8 and Delta 9 are forms of THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. While Delta 9 is illegal under federal law, it is legal in Texas in small doses. Delta 8 is in a legal gray area due to its derivation from hemp, which is legal. THCA is a non-psychoactive precursor to THC and is legal when derived from hemp. CBD, on the other hand, is fully legal in Texas as long as it is derived from hemp and contains less than 0.3% THC.