DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - Mar 3, 2014) - Republic of Texas Brands, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RTXBQ ) has been featured in a newspaper article by the Dallas Observer and discusses the Medical Marijuana Market and RTXBQ's plans to corner the Texas market. The Dallas Observer is an award winning publication with an average weekly readership of over 330,000. The article about RTXBQ can be found online at: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/20..._worki.php

"The article has been on the streets for only a few day and we have already received inquiries from several large companies who would like to immediately stock CHILLO on their shelves," stated COO Randy Safford. "Our initial order of CHILLO as the new exclusive Texas Distributor seems to be a hit and it looks like we will have immediate sellout of the product. We are very excited about the initial sales of the CHILLO product as the market has responded very favorably towards it."

CHILLO can be ordered online by anyone in the continental United States at our new website: http://www.cannabis-holdings.com/shop/

About CHILLO Energy Drink:

Chillo is a new hemp energy beverage designed to enhance any and all recreational activities. The blend of vitamins and hemp seed extract give Chillo the unique flavor and energy experience. Hemp seeds are proven to improve health in the areas of metabolism, digestion, and caloric balance. Drinking Chillo will boost your system, relieving tension, while bringing about excitement, motivation, and a great experience.

About Republic of Texas Brands Incorporated:

Republic of Texas Brands Incorporated (RTXBQ) has a distinct unique brand and logo that captures the emotion attached to Texas and its independent attitude, recognized and loved around the world. Our mission is to find the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit.

To see the new direction the company is going please visit the company website at: http://www.cannabis-holdings.com and our original website at: http://www.republicoftexas.com .

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