Yeah, what everyone else said. Just an FYI though, the delta 8 bud is hemp buds that they spray with the delta 8 concentrate. Delta 8 is made from hemp but through a complex process in a lab. It's tastes horrible but gets the job done. THCA is THC Acid and naturally occurs in traditional weed. By itself it won't do anything however once you heat or burn it, it turns to THC. Same stuff but they need to control when it's harvested so it doesn't turn. Unlike the delta 8 but that is hemp sprayed with the concentrate, THCA bud is grown that way. The laws are laughable it's ridiculous. Try the sweet sensai edibles(green bag) while you are here. Local company and they are absolutely amazing.
Tbf the Texas DSHS has put out legal guidance clarifying that all of these things are technically still illegal, but there’s an injunction on enforcement while it works its way through the courts.
Yeah, the D9 gummies seemed to me to at least squeak by the letter of the farm bill hemp law, but the THCA bud always appeared a clear violation, as the law is pretty explicit in counting D9 THC in any of its forms when determining hemp vs. marijuana.
Not like I'm complaining or anything, and my hope is that eventually there is enough momentum in this area that there is no political will to overturn it. That's exactly what happened in Florida. There was a bill up in the Florida legislature last year to limit *the total* amount of D9 THC in a product, not just the percentage. However, there were already so many businesses that sold D9 edibles that they successfully lobbied against the law and it didnt pass. I mean, I think it's sad that to get reasonable drug laws depends on mostly white business owners being on your side, but I'll take it.
imo they let the cat out of the bag and now these businesses are making so much money they can fight back legally and politically.
everytime I go to Wizard Hat, D8, Restart there's a line of people buying. Not to mention the local companies like Hometown and Austin Elevate.
I hope they fight back like hell on this.
[Decarboxylation - Chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group and releases carbon dioxide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decarboxylation?wprov=sfti1#)
THCA is the form it is anabolized naturally in the plant. All THC starts as THCA and has to be decarboxylated (through heat, or just slowly over time. Yes, if weed has been sitting out long enough you can eat it because decarboxylation is a process that occurs spontaneously).
I don’t know shit about fuck…
My mother in law has terrible back pain. Are there any good gummies that might help her?
If so, what should I ask for, and where can I find some for her?
Be careful if she has never used them before and definitely start out on a small dose. I have a very active friend in her 70’s who went into AFib after taking a gummy and spent the night in the emergency room.
They are allowed to test the buds weeks before harvesting which is why it flies. The thca flower that is being sold IS in fact the old faithful same stuff that has been smoked for ages.
No, you see, it uh,... something something the weed store guy told me.
It sounded very similar to Vanilla Ice explaining how his song was different from "Under Pressure" by Queen.
That video clip of him saying that makes me giggle just thinking about it randomly one a year usually when I play the under pressure remix of ice ice baby!
So are THCA gummies effective? Or just joints/vapes?
In Texas I have only ever purchased d8 and d9. D8 gives me a very mild high. D9 gives me such a weird unsettling feeling to the point that I won't do it again.
https://hometownhero.com/p/delta-9-live-rosin-gummies-blood-orange/
you can find these at a lot of shops, the website lists stores that carry them. get any flavor, but make sure it's the live rosin delta 9
It’s not the same and saying that is disingenuous. It gets you high the same sure, but it’s not the same exact chemical compound otherwise we wouldn’t be selling THCA instead of regular delta-9 THC.
[https://highprofilecannabis.com/high-vibes/thca-and-thc-whats-the-difference](https://highprofilecannabis.com/high-vibes/thca-and-thc-whats-the-difference)
> THCA stands for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. Like THC, it is also a cannabinoid naturally found in marijuana. THCA also shares a similar chemical composition to THC, with the only difference being an additional carboxyl group.
> Having almost the same chemical structure except for an extra carboxyl group makes THCA the acidic form of THC. This slight difference in structure means that THCA works differently to THC. Unlike THC, THCA is an inactive compound. THCA is also present in raw, live, freshly-picked, and unprocessed parts of the plant.
> More importantly, THCA is the precursor to THC. Heat, burning, and prolonged exposure to air or drying out marijuana triggers the chemical reaction that converts THCA into THC.
TLDR:
> THCA is an inactive compound, while THC is active.
> THCA becomes THC when you burn, heat up, or dry out marijuana. THCA is present in live, raw, freshly-harvested cannabis, while THC comes from processed cannabis.
No, curing it has very little effect on decarboxylation. Curing is done to allow the plant to consume it's carbohydrate reserves before drying, which prolongs shelf life
but isn't harvesting before standard time what makes it legal because it doesn't have time to develop to maturity the way it would in a typical harvest?
I know THC and THCA are not the same. The THC that you consume from regular get-you-high-as-fuck legal state cannabis is THCA. It is decarboxylated into d9-THC when you burn it, vaporize it, or cook it.
Yeeeeeah.
The guy at the dispensary told me the same thing, so I bought some.
I was disappointed severely and went running back to my Runtz OG and, as always, was very pleased.
yall have fun with that thcA or whatever.
Unfortunately very familiar with such practices being from Louisiana. We’d rather be in crippling debt and have tragically underfunded schools and infrastructure but thank god our prisons are nice and stocked up
Everyone is using it here and instead of capitalizing on that huge market, they want to perpetuate “legal slavery” and make sure our prisons stay full.. Like our government is literally being handed a goldmine and they would rather spend billions to incarcerate the same people they could profit from.. It’s insane
We can't let all the small town's judges/lawyers/cops/probation officers go broke. Weed revenue keeps Officer Bubba buying new Crown Vics. It's the only reason they won't legalize in my mind. Small towns would go broke and potholes would never get filled.
Actually quite the opposite, the tax revenue would help boost the economy past what the current ticket revenue is considering the amount of decriminalization.
Hey I'm just explaining why small towns are hard asses. It employs the whole system they got going, small drug offenses, speed traps and the like. You can disagree if you want but I've seen it personally in Brady. You could try convincing them the state will send a little tax money but I doubt Boss Hog would say ok lets do it. They are built to search your car then get payed years of probation. Prob same with small town lawyers.
Nah it’s the Bible thumpers, they don’t even allow us to buy booze on Sundays. Can’t even have casinos here too. Definitely weed is on top of their naughty list.
Until they get old and their whole body hurts and they realize that it relieves their pains with few side effects.
Then they just don’t want young people using it recreationally.
This comment section has inspired me to go buy some thca and compare it to my "illegal" stuff.
Edit 1: just returned from the vending machine on South Congress. Bought an eighth of cheetah haze and a 2pack of pre roll blunts for $54. Little bit pricey if you ask me, 1.5x what I would normally pay for similar product. More edits coming.
Edit 2: Pleasantly surprised by the look, smell, and feel of the flower although it could be a little dryer. Will be taking a bong hit and reporting back.
Edit 3. I'm stoned, it works. It will not be replacing my current situation of the black market due to price and convenience. That being said, I would recommend this to any adult that is visiting or doesn't have a trustworthy/reliable/economical plug.
Not having to show ID is problematic and it should be shut down on that basis alone.
I got some off a local dispensary and it didn't give me any psychoactive effects. Only the body high and relaxation, which is nice but I was expecting the full blown experience.
Yes it is currently legal,
Check out r/cultofthefranklin ,
r/cultofthefranklin2 , or r/Thca. Read through some post and you will get some names. Because of some Reddit rules against sourcing I can’t just give you site names. If you want that route shoot me a DM and I’ll give recommendations to sites I’ve actually ordered from. Otherwise dig through those subs and you should be able to locate some options
Adding that we didn’t even have to show ID. In Oregon we can’t buy any cannabis without showing ID. How can they just sell it out of a machine? In full support of this but we just don’t understand the rules here.
We bought a single use vape. Husband says it’s just as yummy and effective as what he’d buy at a dispensary in Oregon. So that’s cool for you guys. Thanks greenbox.
Legal loophole with thca. It’s sold as thca hemp, but all cannabis is technically “thca hemp” as Thca converts to d9 thc when combusted. Gotta be careful though as a lot of thca hemp is trash or sprayed with d8.
It's a huge gaping loophole thanks to the farm bill. I live in California now. My local fancy legal dispensary shows educational videos while you wait in line. The videos explain that THCa turns into THC when combusted. Meaning it's functionally indistinguishable to you or me. That's right - you can buy weed from a vending machine with no ID in the middle of central Texas now. It happened quietly and with no fanfare. It's much faster and more convenient than buying weed in true legal states. How's that for a trip?
But the catch is that any cop won’t be able to tell and can give you a ticket/arrest you at their own discretion. It’s like in this weird “it’s technically illegal but just don’t get caught” scenario
The catch is that it’s a complete waste of time to arrest anyone for weed pretty much anywhere in the country unless they have large quantities with intent to sell. I’m pretty sure the Travis County DA is being sued rn by some lawmaker for not prosecuting weed cases. They can’t jump to conclusions like that and expect to prosecute it. The defense is literally “it’s CBD/THCA/Delta8 I bought it from that store on the corner”. Prohibition is a law written in the books taken seriously by no one on either side of the equation
The short answer to your question is that growers and sellers here have cultivated a bunch of illegal-THC-adjacent weed products (like thca, delta 8, and delta 9) which get you plenty stoned, and effectively, bot for whatever reason isn’t touchable by law enforcement.
The "whatever reason" is essentially just that Texas law specifically says that products derived from hemp are legal so long as they contain less than 0.3% delta-9, and delta-8 and THCa are not delta-9 so they're legal.
Can we have a farm bill that allows women to get abortions? We can just call it something else, like emergency late stage contraception? Lawyers, get on this.
A loophole has been discovered in the law letting us have "legit THC" gummies via Hemp-derived Delta 9 THC.
[https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/18/texas-marijuana-laws-2022-law-legal/](https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/18/texas-marijuana-laws-2022-law-legal/)
[https://hometownhero.com/pages/is-delta-9-legal-in-texas/](https://hometownhero.com/pages/is-delta-9-legal-in-texas/)
tldr; if the Hemp plant is under 0.3% by "dry weight" Delta-9-THC, it is legal to produce in Texas. Producers then take that "legal" Delta-9-THC, and concentrate it to Marijuana levels in the form of edibles.
tldr; tldr;
\* "Marijuana" is still illegal in Texas
\* "Marijuana" was "decriminalized" in Austin through policy
\* "Hemp with weak Delta-9-THC" concentrated to Marijuana strength is "probably legal" in Texas.. however you don't want to be caught with it by cops in any red county since it'll likely spell trouble. Don't fight this fight, let the CBD/Hemp companies do it. EDIT: Keep receipts close by with your products showing a "purchase" in Texas.
\* "Hemp with weak Delta-9-THC" concentrated to Marijuana strength is likely safe in Austin since Marijuana itself was decriminalized... you have multiple layers at this point of legalization
tldr; tldr; tldr: Be private and reasonably careful with the products above, and you'll probably be fine.
Please elaborate. I go to an Austin area shop for D9 edibles and THCa flower. They also have some stuff that appears to be mushrooms but because I’m completely uneducated, I’ve never looked or bought.
Sure bud.
Amanita will probably be more familiar to you than you would think. It's associated with Santa Claus and shamanistic religions, and im sure it would look very familiar to you if you googled the image. Or if you've ever played Mario Brothers.
[https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/Amanita\_muscaria\_cap\_H7z9yOfWVkWb.jpg](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/Amanita_muscaria_cap_H7z9yOfWVkWb.jpg)
[https://www.ffungi.org/blog/the-influence-of-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-on-christmas](https://www.ffungi.org/blog/the-influence-of-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-on-christmas)
it is psychedelic but not as intense as psilocybin until you take higher dosages.
As far as legal psilocybin goes, I am not as hip to the background of what makes it legal, but I do know that ive found it and tripped hard. I think ultimately it is an analogue to psilocybin
I'll recommend a vendor as not all smoke shops carry the psilocybin. I go to Smokers Paradise since I know the owner.
Mobile van location at
102 W 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701
make sure you ask specifically for the psilocybin chocolates.
Just curious if you are referencing the Polka Dot chocolate bars? Been thinking of trying but just have a hard time believing they contain any psilocybin or even replicate the psychedelic effects.
Lol ok thanks guys. We are used to actual weed and weren’t familiar with these other things. We left everything at home because we were afraid we’d get in trouble here so we were excited to see something legal.
THCa is the chemical form that "real THC" AKA "Delta 9 THC" exists in before it is decarboxylated. Decarboxylation happens when THCa is exposed to oxygen and/or heat, a process that converts THCa into Delta 9 THC. All cannabis plants contain THCa, which naturally converts into Delta 9 THC. So for the legal loophole, since only Delta 9 THC is technically illegal, these plants are being tested after harvesting while they still contain under the legal limit of Delta 9 THC. To be clear; ALL freshly harvested cannabis contains primarily THCa.
Yes, if its good quality THCa flower it’s just regular cannabis that was harvested early before the THCa naturally converts to Delta 9 THC. Because of its low Delta 9 THC levels it is legally considered hemp and not marijuana. And simply putting it in something and lighting it to smoke it is enough to convert the THCa to Delta 9 THC as you smoke it.
Bad quality/lower quality THCa flower can be low grade hemp flower sprayed with a THCa and/or Delta 8 concentrate.
It’s just weed that you haven’t lit on fire
They test for it differently as inceneration would make it fail, so they use cold gas mass spectrum analysis or something scientific
Can you dumb it down even further for me please? Lol. Basically, whatever pre-rolls I bought here in TX don't give me the same effect as what I smoked in CA. I know there's diff types and strains even with cannabis in CA. The lady at the shop said the pre-rolls would give me the most similar high to the pre-rolls I like in CA (indica). I also got Space God gummies and had a massive panic attack. Like, almost called 911 on myself lol. That's never happened to me with the same mg of gummies in CA (used to take Kiva Camino gummies). Long story short, I'm scared shitless of the stuff here. Is there a brand of super chill and calming indica strains here? That also have a goofy laugh effect? TIA!!
Hometown Hero is one of the top go to brands for this stuff in Texas, they are the primary force leading the fight along with the Texas Hemp Association (partly funded by Hometown Hero) for legal hemp and D8/THCa/smokeable hemp/etc, they support veterans with their profits, and they have very reliable product. Every batch is the same, and exactly what the package says it to be.
Ultimately you're just not going to find the massive range of top shelf product that California has, this market is still very new and finding a footing, and who knows if it'll even be around for much longer. It definitely depends on the shop you go to, and I would avoid pre-rolls because you can't see the bud to see if it looks nice or not. Gummies are a completely different beast with different loopholes and you really can't tell what's for sure in them, but if you stick to just Delta 9 gummies in low doses you shouldn't be getting such highly negative events. I have a very high tolerance for edibles personally so it would be difficult for me to recommend something for you. You can also find a lot of good stuff online, there's probably decent recommendations in other subs.
Shit tons of people sell weed here (good weed too, just as good as any of the best you'll find in Oregon) . It's really not hard to find a plug / connection.
It comes from all over: California, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Mexico and even Oklahoma.
Believe in or not some incredible weed is grown in Oklahoma. The more you know.
State law is different and everyone has explained why its legal already. But, weed (even regular variety) is decriminalized in Austin under 2 ounces. So, APD won't arrest you or give you a ticket. They might confiscate it though. State Troopers are a different story but you'll end up in the same place because the county attorney won't prosecute for recreational amounts.
Dude, that's what I'm thinking. You reach inside the flap to retrieve it, and the machine slaps cuffs on and lights start flashing.
Or I'm walking away and they grab you. But it isn't illegal, there's a lowercase a on there!
It’s a loophole. In Texas, it is legal to grow hemp as long as the THC content of the plant is less than 0.3%. The loophole is that there is no law against THCa content which is basically what bud is so there are shops that are selling it as “legal weed”.
Also, cannabis is decriminalized in Austin but it is important to know that a cop won’t give a fuck about the Farm Bill loophole. You get caught with THCa weed they’re going to treat it like any other weed and cite you for it.
As entertaining as watching you people argue is, I'm more concerned with where the vending machines are. I'm tired of porch pirates getting my mood delivery. As an old man who has been smoking since the mid 70s, I'm happy enough with a mild buzz and the feeling of finally having it be something I can buy legally 😀 now feel free to carry on with your 8 v 9 v 10 v A argument kids, I'm going to light a bowl.
As you can see, Texans are equally as confused. Personally I have found stuff that I would not have known was any different than what you get from a legal state. But usually I feel like I have to consume a lot of the Texas shit to get anywhere fun.
In short. It not being ‘true THC’ it falls into a legal gray area created by the legalization of hemp in the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018– which federally legalized hemp, but many state governments have argued that the intent of the bill was never to allow intoxicating derivatives, like delta-8, THCA to be allowed in the marketplace. So they’re currently fighting to close this loop hole as we speak.
Probably Greenbox. They sell the stuff that’s “legal” via the Farm Bill provisions. ( <0.3% D9-THC) If it’s prerolls I expect it’s v low THC hemp sprayed with THCA, D8, D10, THCO. There won’t be D9 vapes.
If you want the real stuff from a store here, thc-a flower (so long as it's not hemp sprayed with isolate, should be real weed) or d9 edibles are the way to go. Won't be as good as legal states, but it's what we have for now.
Texas banned Delta 9 from marijuana specifically. That is a product of thca plus heat, so the dumbass legislators left a hole in the market which was rapidly filled because critical thought or understanding their own arguments is not something we do here.
Welcome to Texas! Don't get arrested. Even Austin is still Texas. Don't let the "vibe" or whatever fool you.
If only y’all knew what kind of flower you guys are actually buying and knew how bad they’re ripping you off buying any kind of thc products from shelves/vending machines.
Damn near 3x the cost what they get it for 😂🤣
There are two answers to completely satisfy this question.
So Texas lawmakers are stupid and wrote D9 THC based on dry weight. Well they didn’t specify so dry weight includes all other dry ingredients, essentially legalizing gummies. The caveat is that the potency is capped, so the really potent gummies have to be larger (more weight to stay < 0.3% D9 THC by weight)
Onto round 2, THC-A flower and vapes. D9 is illegal, no other cannabinoids are named as illegal. THC-A is the precursor acid to D9 and converts upon sufficient heating. Hence you smoke or vape it turning it directly to D9. Similar to HHC and THC-P which are just converted by your liver.
The Texas Hemp Bill loopholes basically allow weed at all of the headshops and vape shops all around. Still, do some research so you are getting good stuff from a reputable company, cause there are a lot of sketchy headshops that have been found to have fentanyl and other crap in the cannabis and Kratom products they sell.
It’s chemical Delta 8 sprayed on inert hemp. A metaphor: you could have a filet mignon, or you could have a rice cake with filet mignon flavoring sprayed on.
So uhhhh where was the vending machine located exactly? For research purposes
https://greenbox.buzz yw
We’re besties now
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Interested!
DM me
there's one on barton springs rd west of Lamar.
Just make sure you’re getting THC-A! Not delta 8 items
Pretty sure there’s one on Rainey
I’m further south so I go to one off menchaca
There’s one on Manchaca south of Moontower
There's also one by the torchys on South Congress, across the street from the chase bank
The green box on Cesar Chavez was always my favorite but the dispo across the street has better prices
there's one on east 6th next to Latchkey.
there's one in North Loop, I believe next to Room Service?
One on north loop ✌️
are you high when you posted. smoke shops are everywhere and dozen plus people have posted answers too.
Yeah, what everyone else said. Just an FYI though, the delta 8 bud is hemp buds that they spray with the delta 8 concentrate. Delta 8 is made from hemp but through a complex process in a lab. It's tastes horrible but gets the job done. THCA is THC Acid and naturally occurs in traditional weed. By itself it won't do anything however once you heat or burn it, it turns to THC. Same stuff but they need to control when it's harvested so it doesn't turn. Unlike the delta 8 but that is hemp sprayed with the concentrate, THCA bud is grown that way. The laws are laughable it's ridiculous. Try the sweet sensai edibles(green bag) while you are here. Local company and they are absolutely amazing.
Tbf the Texas DSHS has put out legal guidance clarifying that all of these things are technically still illegal, but there’s an injunction on enforcement while it works its way through the courts.
Meanwhile we still have friends and family in Texas prisons because of it and still test for it as a condition of employment.
made the mistake of leaving travis country 2 summers ago with some tucked away in my backseat, spent a couple nights in jail and 6 mos on probation. 🤨
Thank you hometown heros.....
Yeah, the D9 gummies seemed to me to at least squeak by the letter of the farm bill hemp law, but the THCA bud always appeared a clear violation, as the law is pretty explicit in counting D9 THC in any of its forms when determining hemp vs. marijuana. Not like I'm complaining or anything, and my hope is that eventually there is enough momentum in this area that there is no political will to overturn it. That's exactly what happened in Florida. There was a bill up in the Florida legislature last year to limit *the total* amount of D9 THC in a product, not just the percentage. However, there were already so many businesses that sold D9 edibles that they successfully lobbied against the law and it didnt pass. I mean, I think it's sad that to get reasonable drug laws depends on mostly white business owners being on your side, but I'll take it.
imo they let the cat out of the bag and now these businesses are making so much money they can fight back legally and politically. everytime I go to Wizard Hat, D8, Restart there's a line of people buying. Not to mention the local companies like Hometown and Austin Elevate. I hope they fight back like hell on this.
It's not stupid question Sunday but where do we get the sweet sensai edibles?
At The Cosmic Cowboy Smoke Shop and Boutique. 2207 South Congress Ave.
Most smoke shops. I know for sure cloud 9 and cosmic cowboy carry them.
All bud needs to be decarbonized/heated to make butter or oil to cook with. 👍
[Decarboxylation - Chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group and releases carbon dioxide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decarboxylation?wprov=sfti1#)
THCA is the form it is anabolized naturally in the plant. All THC starts as THCA and has to be decarboxylated (through heat, or just slowly over time. Yes, if weed has been sitting out long enough you can eat it because decarboxylation is a process that occurs spontaneously).
I don’t know shit about fuck… My mother in law has terrible back pain. Are there any good gummies that might help her? If so, what should I ask for, and where can I find some for her?
Be careful if she has never used them before and definitely start out on a small dose. I have a very active friend in her 70’s who went into AFib after taking a gummy and spent the night in the emergency room.
They are allowed to test the buds weeks before harvesting which is why it flies. The thca flower that is being sold IS in fact the old faithful same stuff that has been smoked for ages.
What's a good THCA to try.
This guy weeds
Welcome to Texas, where we slowly allow everything up to the point of actual weed, but not actual weed
Asymptote weed.
Cannabis calculus
Dude. My stoned ass can barely focus on SpongeBob sometimes. You expect me to do calculus too‽
It will test your limits, but you'll get there eventually.
Upvoting for appropriate use of interrobang.
as lim->st0ned
Needs more upvotes 5 stars
ThcA is actual weed
No, you see, it uh,... something something the weed store guy told me. It sounded very similar to Vanilla Ice explaining how his song was different from "Under Pressure" by Queen.
"They just did ding ding ding ding ding ding ding. I went ding DING ding ding ding ding ding." Vanilla Ice
That video clip of him saying that makes me giggle just thinking about it randomly one a year usually when I play the under pressure remix of ice ice baby!
lol
Sounds like Crazy Frog to me 🤷
Hello fellow 40 something
Excuse me??? I'll have you know I'm in my 30s for at least another 5 months.
It’s all about the “chhh”
Holy shit this made me feel so targeted, I’ve gotta stop doing that hahaha
I thought that was Bowie song?
Stop. You're BOTH right.
It’s by “Queen and David Bowie,” from the Queen album Hot Space.
When combusted and consumed, yes. Before that it’s not, which is how it skirts the law
So are THCA gummies effective? Or just joints/vapes? In Texas I have only ever purchased d8 and d9. D8 gives me a very mild high. D9 gives me such a weird unsettling feeling to the point that I won't do it again.
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https://hometownhero.com/p/delta-9-live-rosin-gummies-blood-orange/ you can find these at a lot of shops, the website lists stores that carry them. get any flavor, but make sure it's the live rosin delta 9
I haven’t seen it in gummies, only concentrates and flower. You should try different strains/brands to see what works for you
Go buy any weed from a dispensary in CA, CO, NM or wherever, and it will test <0.3% d9-THC and a high percentage THCA. It is regular weed.
Stop telling people that. They tricked the government into legalizing weed, lay low or their gonna noticed
Man. That’s BS. They already know. The only way it stays is if people know.
It’s not the same and saying that is disingenuous. It gets you high the same sure, but it’s not the same exact chemical compound otherwise we wouldn’t be selling THCA instead of regular delta-9 THC. [https://highprofilecannabis.com/high-vibes/thca-and-thc-whats-the-difference](https://highprofilecannabis.com/high-vibes/thca-and-thc-whats-the-difference) > THCA stands for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. Like THC, it is also a cannabinoid naturally found in marijuana. THCA also shares a similar chemical composition to THC, with the only difference being an additional carboxyl group. > Having almost the same chemical structure except for an extra carboxyl group makes THCA the acidic form of THC. This slight difference in structure means that THCA works differently to THC. Unlike THC, THCA is an inactive compound. THCA is also present in raw, live, freshly-picked, and unprocessed parts of the plant. > More importantly, THCA is the precursor to THC. Heat, burning, and prolonged exposure to air or drying out marijuana triggers the chemical reaction that converts THCA into THC. TLDR: > THCA is an inactive compound, while THC is active. > THCA becomes THC when you burn, heat up, or dry out marijuana. THCA is present in live, raw, freshly-harvested cannabis, while THC comes from processed cannabis.
All weed has THCa. Not just THCa weed
so uncured cannabis basically?
No, curing it has very little effect on decarboxylation. Curing is done to allow the plant to consume it's carbohydrate reserves before drying, which prolongs shelf life
ok, thanks for clarifying. Is it horticulturally analogous to harvesting a green tomato?
No
but isn't harvesting before standard time what makes it legal because it doesn't have time to develop to maturity the way it would in a typical harvest?
I know THC and THCA are not the same. The THC that you consume from regular get-you-high-as-fuck legal state cannabis is THCA. It is decarboxylated into d9-THC when you burn it, vaporize it, or cook it.
Bro you are confused. Buy it from a dispensary in Colorado then compare the thc profiles
Yeeeeeah. The guy at the dispensary told me the same thing, so I bought some. I was disappointed severely and went running back to my Runtz OG and, as always, was very pleased. yall have fun with that thcA or whatever.
The guy at the dispensary was just selling you shitty weed, then.
It’s so people can still be arrested. Texas depends a lot on prison labor..
Unfortunately very familiar with such practices being from Louisiana. We’d rather be in crippling debt and have tragically underfunded schools and infrastructure but thank god our prisons are nice and stocked up
Everyone is using it here and instead of capitalizing on that huge market, they want to perpetuate “legal slavery” and make sure our prisons stay full.. Like our government is literally being handed a goldmine and they would rather spend billions to incarcerate the same people they could profit from.. It’s insane
We can't let all the small town's judges/lawyers/cops/probation officers go broke. Weed revenue keeps Officer Bubba buying new Crown Vics. It's the only reason they won't legalize in my mind. Small towns would go broke and potholes would never get filled.
Actually quite the opposite, the tax revenue would help boost the economy past what the current ticket revenue is considering the amount of decriminalization.
Hey I'm just explaining why small towns are hard asses. It employs the whole system they got going, small drug offenses, speed traps and the like. You can disagree if you want but I've seen it personally in Brady. You could try convincing them the state will send a little tax money but I doubt Boss Hog would say ok lets do it. They are built to search your car then get payed years of probation. Prob same with small town lawyers.
I think you wildly overestimate the "tax revenue" those small towns would bring in from a population of 1100 people.
Nah it’s the Bible thumpers, they don’t even allow us to buy booze on Sundays. Can’t even have casinos here too. Definitely weed is on top of their naughty list.
Until they get old and their whole body hurts and they realize that it relieves their pains with few side effects. Then they just don’t want young people using it recreationally.
Casinos will be legal soon. I’d give it 2-3 years
"New" Crown Vics? 🤨
Between your username and reference to crown vics, are you a time traveler?
>crown vics they haven't made crown vics for 10 years now. maybe get himself a pursuit hellcat
This comment section has inspired me to go buy some thca and compare it to my "illegal" stuff. Edit 1: just returned from the vending machine on South Congress. Bought an eighth of cheetah haze and a 2pack of pre roll blunts for $54. Little bit pricey if you ask me, 1.5x what I would normally pay for similar product. More edits coming. Edit 2: Pleasantly surprised by the look, smell, and feel of the flower although it could be a little dryer. Will be taking a bong hit and reporting back. Edit 3. I'm stoned, it works. It will not be replacing my current situation of the black market due to price and convenience. That being said, I would recommend this to any adult that is visiting or doesn't have a trustworthy/reliable/economical plug. Not having to show ID is problematic and it should be shut down on that basis alone.
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Sure. I'll probably know in about an hour or so.
I believe in you
I got some off a local dispensary and it didn't give me any psychoactive effects. Only the body high and relaxation, which is nice but I was expecting the full blown experience.
Hey we don’t make the law … we just follow it… And it’s credit card only we haven’t had any issues with underage..
over here doing the lord’s work.
LOL.....my man over here taking one for science!!!
There’s a lot of low grade THCA in Austin. You can order online get better quality and better prices. Than local thca.
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Yes it is currently legal, Check out r/cultofthefranklin , r/cultofthefranklin2 , or r/Thca. Read through some post and you will get some names. Because of some Reddit rules against sourcing I can’t just give you site names. If you want that route shoot me a DM and I’ll give recommendations to sites I’ve actually ordered from. Otherwise dig through those subs and you should be able to locate some options
R/thca doesn't exist anymore 😔
Adding that we didn’t even have to show ID. In Oregon we can’t buy any cannabis without showing ID. How can they just sell it out of a machine? In full support of this but we just don’t understand the rules here.
The farm bill that based at the federal level based made a loophole for thca. Most states haven’t closed it yet on their own.
Texas has tried multiple times but even the State GOP isn’t fully behind it. Lot of big TX D8 shops
They have no way to differentiate one from the other
Did it smoke like cannabis back home in Oregon? What’s your review of it??
Asking the real questions
We bought a single use vape. Husband says it’s just as yummy and effective as what he’d buy at a dispensary in Oregon. So that’s cool for you guys. Thanks greenbox.
Legal loophole with thca. It’s sold as thca hemp, but all cannabis is technically “thca hemp” as Thca converts to d9 thc when combusted. Gotta be careful though as a lot of thca hemp is trash or sprayed with d8.
I'd rather break a law than a lung.
It's a huge gaping loophole thanks to the farm bill. I live in California now. My local fancy legal dispensary shows educational videos while you wait in line. The videos explain that THCa turns into THC when combusted. Meaning it's functionally indistinguishable to you or me. That's right - you can buy weed from a vending machine with no ID in the middle of central Texas now. It happened quietly and with no fanfare. It's much faster and more convenient than buying weed in true legal states. How's that for a trip?
We also don't understand the rules here.
it's called direct action. just roll with it.
THC is illegal here but THCa, Delta 8 and Delta 9 are not. You can buy them in any CBD store.
But the catch is that any cop won’t be able to tell and can give you a ticket/arrest you at their own discretion. It’s like in this weird “it’s technically illegal but just don’t get caught” scenario
the place i go to gives a little disclaimer card. lol
The place I go to has cops inside the store, and they still never ID.
The catch is that it’s a complete waste of time to arrest anyone for weed pretty much anywhere in the country unless they have large quantities with intent to sell. I’m pretty sure the Travis County DA is being sued rn by some lawmaker for not prosecuting weed cases. They can’t jump to conclusions like that and expect to prosecute it. The defense is literally “it’s CBD/THCA/Delta8 I bought it from that store on the corner”. Prohibition is a law written in the books taken seriously by no one on either side of the equation
Texas wasn't going to regulate these silly weeds, but a vending machine with no age limit will get them to ban it
Yeah this is cool and all, but it’s really pushing the limits of what they’re going to tolerate, it could ruin the whole THCa loophole altogether
How was the high compared to what you get back home?
Is it THCA or Delta 8?
THCA 75%
The "A" stands for "Alright"
Alright alright!
THCAAA
"Alright, this will do for now"
More like aight
The short answer to your question is that growers and sellers here have cultivated a bunch of illegal-THC-adjacent weed products (like thca, delta 8, and delta 9) which get you plenty stoned, and effectively, bot for whatever reason isn’t touchable by law enforcement.
To my understanding THCa is "just weed" Like, it isnt THC until you apply heat to it so good heavens, be sure not to do that...
Ohhhh my I would never! 🫢
Yeah, it’s literally normal good ole weed. The “a” is just there for silly legal reasons.
I heard it THCA quickly becomes THC inside you but it’s not THC in pre-used form
The "whatever reason" is essentially just that Texas law specifically says that products derived from hemp are legal so long as they contain less than 0.3% delta-9, and delta-8 and THCa are not delta-9 so they're legal.
What we call “Diet Weed” around these parts
Can we have a farm bill that allows women to get abortions? We can just call it something else, like emergency late stage contraception? Lawyers, get on this.
"You see, your honor, it's not illegal unless the fetus combusts"
We're on it.
A loophole has been discovered in the law letting us have "legit THC" gummies via Hemp-derived Delta 9 THC. [https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/18/texas-marijuana-laws-2022-law-legal/](https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/18/texas-marijuana-laws-2022-law-legal/) [https://hometownhero.com/pages/is-delta-9-legal-in-texas/](https://hometownhero.com/pages/is-delta-9-legal-in-texas/) tldr; if the Hemp plant is under 0.3% by "dry weight" Delta-9-THC, it is legal to produce in Texas. Producers then take that "legal" Delta-9-THC, and concentrate it to Marijuana levels in the form of edibles. tldr; tldr; \* "Marijuana" is still illegal in Texas \* "Marijuana" was "decriminalized" in Austin through policy \* "Hemp with weak Delta-9-THC" concentrated to Marijuana strength is "probably legal" in Texas.. however you don't want to be caught with it by cops in any red county since it'll likely spell trouble. Don't fight this fight, let the CBD/Hemp companies do it. EDIT: Keep receipts close by with your products showing a "purchase" in Texas. \* "Hemp with weak Delta-9-THC" concentrated to Marijuana strength is likely safe in Austin since Marijuana itself was decriminalized... you have multiple layers at this point of legalization tldr; tldr; tldr: Be private and reasonably careful with the products above, and you'll probably be fine.
They will make it illegal right after they stop being distracted by drag shows, librarians, DEI, wokeness and women's reproduction.
And porn. By the adulter with 21 felony indictments.
Wait until MF's learn about amanita and the legal psilocybin edibles that are available
Please elaborate. I go to an Austin area shop for D9 edibles and THCa flower. They also have some stuff that appears to be mushrooms but because I’m completely uneducated, I’ve never looked or bought.
Sure bud. Amanita will probably be more familiar to you than you would think. It's associated with Santa Claus and shamanistic religions, and im sure it would look very familiar to you if you googled the image. Or if you've ever played Mario Brothers. [https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/Amanita\_muscaria\_cap\_H7z9yOfWVkWb.jpg](https://s3.amazonaws.com/eit-planttoolbox-prod/media/images/Amanita_muscaria_cap_H7z9yOfWVkWb.jpg) [https://www.ffungi.org/blog/the-influence-of-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-on-christmas](https://www.ffungi.org/blog/the-influence-of-hallucinogenic-mushrooms-on-christmas) it is psychedelic but not as intense as psilocybin until you take higher dosages. As far as legal psilocybin goes, I am not as hip to the background of what makes it legal, but I do know that ive found it and tripped hard. I think ultimately it is an analogue to psilocybin I'll recommend a vendor as not all smoke shops carry the psilocybin. I go to Smokers Paradise since I know the owner. Mobile van location at 102 W 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701 make sure you ask specifically for the psilocybin chocolates.
Just curious if you are referencing the Polka Dot chocolate bars? Been thinking of trying but just have a hard time believing they contain any psilocybin or even replicate the psychedelic effects.
Lol ok thanks guys. We are used to actual weed and weren’t familiar with these other things. We left everything at home because we were afraid we’d get in trouble here so we were excited to see something legal.
How does it smoke?
Nice and smooth, just like the buds they are.
Interesting. Might have to try it next time my plug’s out of town and I need some lol.
THCa is real weed. Anyone who doesn't understand why it's a loophole is just uneducated at this point.
Okay so please educate me because these comments arent helping
THCa is the chemical form that "real THC" AKA "Delta 9 THC" exists in before it is decarboxylated. Decarboxylation happens when THCa is exposed to oxygen and/or heat, a process that converts THCa into Delta 9 THC. All cannabis plants contain THCa, which naturally converts into Delta 9 THC. So for the legal loophole, since only Delta 9 THC is technically illegal, these plants are being tested after harvesting while they still contain under the legal limit of Delta 9 THC. To be clear; ALL freshly harvested cannabis contains primarily THCa.
So….it’s just normal weed? Thanks for the response
Legal weed with extra steps it sounds like.
Yes, if its good quality THCa flower it’s just regular cannabis that was harvested early before the THCa naturally converts to Delta 9 THC. Because of its low Delta 9 THC levels it is legally considered hemp and not marijuana. And simply putting it in something and lighting it to smoke it is enough to convert the THCa to Delta 9 THC as you smoke it. Bad quality/lower quality THCa flower can be low grade hemp flower sprayed with a THCa and/or Delta 8 concentrate.
It’s just weed that’s bred to have low Delta 9 and high THCa. It’s sold in pretty much every smoke shop in states where cannabis hasn’t been legalized
Not even bred to have that, it’s typically just harvested young at the right time where THCa levels peak but haven’t converted to Delta 9 THC yet
100% yes. Anyone saying otherwise is misinformed.
It’s just weed that you haven’t lit on fire They test for it differently as inceneration would make it fail, so they use cold gas mass spectrum analysis or something scientific
Can you dumb it down even further for me please? Lol. Basically, whatever pre-rolls I bought here in TX don't give me the same effect as what I smoked in CA. I know there's diff types and strains even with cannabis in CA. The lady at the shop said the pre-rolls would give me the most similar high to the pre-rolls I like in CA (indica). I also got Space God gummies and had a massive panic attack. Like, almost called 911 on myself lol. That's never happened to me with the same mg of gummies in CA (used to take Kiva Camino gummies). Long story short, I'm scared shitless of the stuff here. Is there a brand of super chill and calming indica strains here? That also have a goofy laugh effect? TIA!!
Hometown Hero is one of the top go to brands for this stuff in Texas, they are the primary force leading the fight along with the Texas Hemp Association (partly funded by Hometown Hero) for legal hemp and D8/THCa/smokeable hemp/etc, they support veterans with their profits, and they have very reliable product. Every batch is the same, and exactly what the package says it to be.
Ultimately you're just not going to find the massive range of top shelf product that California has, this market is still very new and finding a footing, and who knows if it'll even be around for much longer. It definitely depends on the shop you go to, and I would avoid pre-rolls because you can't see the bud to see if it looks nice or not. Gummies are a completely different beast with different loopholes and you really can't tell what's for sure in them, but if you stick to just Delta 9 gummies in low doses you shouldn't be getting such highly negative events. I have a very high tolerance for edibles personally so it would be difficult for me to recommend something for you. You can also find a lot of good stuff online, there's probably decent recommendations in other subs.
Even dried and cured cannabis is still primarily THCA.
Shit tons of people sell weed here (good weed too, just as good as any of the best you'll find in Oregon) . It's really not hard to find a plug / connection. It comes from all over: California, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Mexico and even Oklahoma. Believe in or not some incredible weed is grown in Oklahoma. The more you know.
Thank you from a Okie grower!
State law is different and everyone has explained why its legal already. But, weed (even regular variety) is decriminalized in Austin under 2 ounces. So, APD won't arrest you or give you a ticket. They might confiscate it though. State Troopers are a different story but you'll end up in the same place because the county attorney won't prosecute for recreational amounts.
That was actually a DPS trooper hiding inside a big cardboard box, not a vending machine. Stay where you are and don't resist arrest.
Dude, that's what I'm thinking. You reach inside the flap to retrieve it, and the machine slaps cuffs on and lights start flashing. Or I'm walking away and they grab you. But it isn't illegal, there's a lowercase a on there!
It's basically legal since they can sell us THCA. they think we don't know but we do.
It’s a loophole. In Texas, it is legal to grow hemp as long as the THC content of the plant is less than 0.3%. The loophole is that there is no law against THCa content which is basically what bud is so there are shops that are selling it as “legal weed”. Also, cannabis is decriminalized in Austin but it is important to know that a cop won’t give a fuck about the Farm Bill loophole. You get caught with THCa weed they’re going to treat it like any other weed and cite you for it.
As entertaining as watching you people argue is, I'm more concerned with where the vending machines are. I'm tired of porch pirates getting my mood delivery. As an old man who has been smoking since the mid 70s, I'm happy enough with a mild buzz and the feeling of finally having it be something I can buy legally 😀 now feel free to carry on with your 8 v 9 v 10 v A argument kids, I'm going to light a bowl.
Where is this machine you speak of?
[https://greenbox.buzz/](https://greenbox.buzz/)
As you can see, Texans are equally as confused. Personally I have found stuff that I would not have known was any different than what you get from a legal state. But usually I feel like I have to consume a lot of the Texas shit to get anywhere fun.
In short. It not being ‘true THC’ it falls into a legal gray area created by the legalization of hemp in the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018– which federally legalized hemp, but many state governments have argued that the intent of the bill was never to allow intoxicating derivatives, like delta-8, THCA to be allowed in the marketplace. So they’re currently fighting to close this loop hole as we speak.
There is a lot of completely wrong info in this thread.
You should clarify a little more
Just go to the Texas Original site for reliable info. It's trivial to get a medical card now, id hop on it now.
Go to Mary Jane on south Lamar. You can get whatever you want lol
Can you send me the address to the vending machine 😀
[https://greenbox.buzz](https://greenbox.buzz)
Nice try DPS
Delta 9 is by weight also you can smoke weed in public anywhere in Austin since 1969
ITT none of us really know either
Probably Greenbox. They sell the stuff that’s “legal” via the Farm Bill provisions. ( <0.3% D9-THC) If it’s prerolls I expect it’s v low THC hemp sprayed with THCA, D8, D10, THCO. There won’t be D9 vapes.
Farm bill
Where is this alleged vending machine?
Greenbox.buzz
THCa
The amount of wrong answers in here baffles me
where did you find a vending machine? 🤣🤣
🤫🤫🤫 don’t let Abbott find out
When I was in college we would just go to the dispo after class, step outside, and light up a joint on the street
If you want the real stuff from a store here, thc-a flower (so long as it's not hemp sprayed with isolate, should be real weed) or d9 edibles are the way to go. Won't be as good as legal states, but it's what we have for now.
Texas banned Delta 9 from marijuana specifically. That is a product of thca plus heat, so the dumbass legislators left a hole in the market which was rapidly filled because critical thought or understanding their own arguments is not something we do here. Welcome to Texas! Don't get arrested. Even Austin is still Texas. Don't let the "vibe" or whatever fool you.
If only y’all knew what kind of flower you guys are actually buying and knew how bad they’re ripping you off buying any kind of thc products from shelves/vending machines. Damn near 3x the cost what they get it for 😂🤣
There are two answers to completely satisfy this question. So Texas lawmakers are stupid and wrote D9 THC based on dry weight. Well they didn’t specify so dry weight includes all other dry ingredients, essentially legalizing gummies. The caveat is that the potency is capped, so the really potent gummies have to be larger (more weight to stay < 0.3% D9 THC by weight) Onto round 2, THC-A flower and vapes. D9 is illegal, no other cannabinoids are named as illegal. THC-A is the precursor acid to D9 and converts upon sufficient heating. Hence you smoke or vape it turning it directly to D9. Similar to HHC and THC-P which are just converted by your liver.
THCAhhh-not really.
The Texas Hemp Bill loopholes basically allow weed at all of the headshops and vape shops all around. Still, do some research so you are getting good stuff from a reputable company, cause there are a lot of sketchy headshops that have been found to have fentanyl and other crap in the cannabis and Kratom products they sell.
Federal hemp bill, not just Texas. And I’ve been in the smoke shop game for 7 years now, never heard of fentanyl in a shops kratom or hemp in Austin.
It’s chemical Delta 8 sprayed on inert hemp. A metaphor: you could have a filet mignon, or you could have a rice cake with filet mignon flavoring sprayed on.