HB 2972
AN ACT relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Expands medical cannabis access in Texas for patients with specific conditions, including ALS, neurodegenerative disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and certain menstrual-related conditions. Patients must be permanent Texas residents, and physicians must register and determine that the potential benefits of low-THC cannabis outweigh the risks for the individual patient. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a broader range of medical cannabis treatment options for qualifying residents.
Bill Text
relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 169.003, Occupations Code, is amended to Sec. 169.003. PRESCRIPTION OF LOW-THC CANNABIS. A physician described by Section 169.002 may prescribe low-THC (1) the patient is a permanent resident of the state; (2) the physician complies with the registration requirements of Section 169.004; and (3) the physician certifies to the department that: (A) the patient is diagnosed with: (v) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; (viii) an incurable neurodegenerative (ix) post-traumatic stress disorder; [or] (x) a condition that causes menstrual cramps, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder or dysmenorrhea; (xi) a medical condition that is approved for a research program under Subchapter F, Chapter 487, Health and Safety Code, and for which the patient is receiving treatment under (B) the physician determines the risk of the medical use of low-THC cannabis by the patient is reasonable in light of the potential benefit for the patient. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with
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