September 13, 2021
Earlier this year the Texas Legislature passed HB 1535 to improve the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T.CUP) during the regular session. This legislation included a provision to create “Compassionate-Use Institutional Review Boards” (CIRB) which could potentially add new qualifying conditions, facilitate research, and track the impact of medical cannabis on patients participating in the program. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been tasked with the creation of the CIRB regulatory framework. DSHS has released their first iteration of the CIRB regulations, which can be reviewed here. Public comments are now being accepted, and must be submitted by the September 20th deadline. Thoughtful feedback can be submitted by: Mail: Rules Coordination Office, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code 4102, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or street address 4900 […]
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August 20, 2021
A Live Webinar with Dr Bonni Goldstein Tuesday, November 16th 2021 at 6:30pm CT Informed Texas welcomes Bonni Goldstein, MD for a live webinar on Cannabis Treatment for Epilepsy, Autism and PTSD: Adult and Pediatric Considerations. As a preeminent cannabis physician, Dr Goldstein has helped thousands of adult and pediatric patients better understand and find relief with the cannabis plant. Dr Goldstein will use this experience to help registrants navigate the science and understand treating certain conditions with cannabis. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A segment for registrants to participate in. After the tutorial airs on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30pm CT, it will be available for on-demand replay so that you can watch at your leisure. Sponsorships allow us to keep our ticket […]
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August 5, 2021
UPDATE: Almost three weeks ago, the Texas Court of Appeals overturned a ban on the distribution and retail sales of smokable hemp products. A portion of the suit also covered the manufacture of smokable hemp products was left pending. The ban on manufacturing smokable hemp products has been deemed unconstitutional! In a major victory for the state’s hemp industry, Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Court said in a decision letter that judgment “is granted in favor of the Plaintiffs,” without the need for further evidence or hearings. That means a series of Texas statutes prohibiting hemp manufacturing and sales will be fully invalidated after counsel submits final judgements for her to sign. “We’re pleased with the result. This law never made any sense, was an unjustifiable […]
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July 22, 2021
With improvements made during the 87th Legislative Session, now is the perfect time to help patients prepare for the changes that will take effect on September 1st. Join Informed Texas and Texas Compassionate Use Program (T.CUP) physicians to learn about what conditions allow patients to qualify, the process for enrolling in T.CUP and how to fulfill your prescription. We will also learn more about the telemedicine process as well as the types of medications/uptake methods that are available. Register for free today! After the tutorial airs on Saturday, August 28th at 10am, it will be available for on-demand replay so that you can watch at your leisure. Sponsorships allow us to offer this tutorial for free to patients. Would you like to Sponsor this program? Click here […]
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