Texas Senate Curtails Medical Cannabis Expansion After THC Ban
The Texas Senate’s recent actions regarding medical cannabis expansion are, to put it mildly, perplexing. After successfully enacting a ban on hemp-derived THC, a move seemingly at odds with the state’s previous, unanimous support for hemp legalization (HB 1325, passed 31-0 in the Senate and 140-3 in the House), they’ve now significantly curtailed the proposed expansion of the Texas Compassionate Use Program. This dramatic shift is causing considerable frustration and anger amongst many.
The proposed expansion, initially championed by House Bill 46, aimed to broaden access to medical cannabis for a wider range of conditions, including chronic pain and traumatic brain injury.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood