Yesterday, Governor Abbott signed HB 1535, which allows for all forms of cancer and patients with PTSD to now qualify for the program while increasing the THC cap from 0.5 percent to 1 percent, and facilitates research programs. Additionally, a bill which codify patient protections for those who are in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T.CUP) and protect them from being harassed by child protective services takes effect on September 1st. We will keep you updated as these new additions to the T.CUP roll out.
A record six bills regarding cannabis policy passed from the Texas House to the Senate this session. Additionally, the House held committee hearings for 13 cannabis bills. Bills were sent to the Senate which would:
- Reduce the penalty for THC concentrates from a felony to Class B misdemeanor. (HB 2593)
- Reduce the penalty for possession of marijuana flower and eliminate jail time for possessing small amounts. (HB 441)
- Enshrine parental protections. (HB 567) PASSED
- Improve the Texas Hemp Program. (HB 3948)
- Improve the Texas Compassionate Use Program. (HB 1535) PASSED
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