Bill > HB1574

This bill modifies Texas state law regarding low-THC cannabis by changing two key definitions and provisions. First, it redefines "low-THC cannabis" from the previous standard of "one percent by weight" to "10 milligrams in each dosage unit" of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), which is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Second, the bill expands the list of medical conditions for which a physician can legally prescribe low-THC cannabis, adding conditions like chronic pain and allowing the Department of State Health Services to designate additional debilitating medical conditions through rule-making. To prescribe low-THC cannabis, physicians must still ensure the patient is a Texas resident, register appropriately, and determine that the potential medical benefits outweigh the risks. The existing qualifying conditions remain, which include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autism, cancer, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies and medical professionals time to prepare for the new regulations.

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