Bill > SB2040

This bill authorizes the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations. It establishes a medical cannabis research program, including a medical cannabis research advisory board, and authorizes the issuance of medical cannabis research licenses. The bill also makes changes to the existing Texas Compassionate Use Program, including expanding the types of medical cannabis organizations that can be licensed, establishing protections related to the medical use of cannabis, and modifying requirements for recommending medical cannabis.