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TX HB3535
TX HB3535Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
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Introduced
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
AI Summary
This bill expands the list of medical conditions that allow patients in Texas to be prescribed low-THC cannabis (a type of medical marijuana). The bill adds several new conditions to the existing list, including Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, brain tumors, and post-polio syndrome, among others. It also allows patients to be prescribed low-THC cannabis if they are receiving treatment under a research program approved by the state's Health and Safety Code. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the state legislature, or on September 1, 2023 if it does not.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/16/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3535 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03535I.htm |
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