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The Texas House gave approval on Thursday to a bill that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to include those with chronic pain, all cancer patients and Texans suffering from PTSD.
House Bill 1535, by Rep. Stephanie Klick, R-Fort Worth, who authored the bill establishing Texas’ initial medical cannabis program in 2015, would also authorize the Department of State Health Services to add additional qualifying conditions through administrative rulemaking, instead of the Legislature needing to pass a law to expand eligibility.
How marijuana legalization in Arizona affects med card holders
For those with medical marijuana cards, Arizona s recreational marijuana rollout is a bit bumpy.
PHOENIX - The rollout of recreational marijuana has been a little bumpy for those with medical marijuana cards, and some industry leaders believe those who use cannabis for medical purposes should continue paying fees to retain their cards despite legalization.
The long lines outside of dispensaries since Friday have become a nuisance for some Arizona medical marijuana card holders. It shouldn’t take me 3 hours, said Mesa resident Kenny Mac. There should be something different for the medicinal guys and the regular guys. There’s supposed to be, isn’t there?
Advocates Hope Texas Will Ease Medical Marijuana Restrictions By Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune and Aria Jones, The Texas Tribune | January 7, 2021
Five years after Texas legalized medical marijuana for people with debilitating illnesses, advocates and industry experts say the state’s strict rules, red tape and burdensome barriers to entry have left the program largely inaccessible to those it was intended to help.
But with a new legislative session gaveling in this month, some Texas lawmakers see an opportunity to fix the state’s medical cannabis program known as the Compassionate Use Program by further expanding eligibility and loosening some restrictions so Texas’ laws more closely resemble those of other states that allow the treatment.
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Texas’ medical marijuana program is one of the most restrictive in the country. Advocates hope the Legislature will change that. Wednesday, 06 January 2021
Five years after Texas legalized medical marijuana for people with debilitating illnesses, advocates and industry experts say the state’s strict rules, red tape and burdensome barriers to entry have left the program largely inaccessible to those it was intended to help.
But with a new legislative session gaveling in next month, some Texas lawmakers see an opportunity to fix the state’s medical cannabis program known as the Compassionate Use Program by further expanding eligibility and loosening some restrictions so Texas’ laws more closely resemble those of other states that allow the treatment.