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TX SB1837

TX SB1837
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms, and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.


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Introduced
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms, and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to license medical cannabis dispensing organizations and maintain a medical use registry. The bill also prohibits municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions from prohibiting the cultivation, production, dispensing, or possession of medical cannabis authorized under the bill.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 03/18/2019)

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