Bill > SB928

This bill modifies the Texas Compassionate Use Program by expanding the definition and medical use of low-THC cannabis (a form of medical cannabis with limited tetrahydrocannabinols or THC). The bill changes the definition of low-THC cannabis from one percent by weight to 10 milligrams per dosage unit, and broadens the list of qualifying medical conditions for which a physician can prescribe low-THC cannabis. New conditions include chronic pain for which an opioid might otherwise be prescribed, and allows the Department of State Health Services to designate additional debilitating medical conditions. The bill also updates legal protections for patients, parents, legal guardians, and dispensing organization employees, specifically expanding provisions related to possession and delivery of low-THC cannabis and associated drug paraphernalia. Parents and legal guardians are now explicitly permitted to possess and deliver low-THC cannabis and related administration equipment for patients with a valid prescription. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply only to offenses committed on or after that date, with previous offenses continuing to be governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

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