Texas Senate bill would expand medical cannabis program – MEDCAN24

KVUE reports that the Texas Senate is considering a bill to broaden the access and options available under its Compassionate Usage Program (CUP), an limited medical marijuana program.

Senate Bill 1505 proposes a number of changes, one of which is the approval of new forms of medical cannabis administration. This includes the use of aerosols or vapors. The bill also proposes that THC doses be measured by milligrams, rather than by weight. This will allow additional delivery methods.

Nico Richardson is the CEO of Texas Original, a licensed provider of medical cannabis. He said that he supported SB 1505’s expansions:

Senate Bill 1505 is a vital improvement to the Compassionate Use Program for all patients across the State. Charles Perry has made some important amendments. We thank him for that. The changes made will help make the program easier to access and provide relief for patients who depend on the program. — Richardson, in a press release

Texas now allows low-dose cannabis for registered patients suffering from cancer, PTSD or any other neurological disorder.

In a recent poll, more than 60% Texas residents indicated that they support the legalization of adult-use marijuana. They also expressed support for decriminalization (69%), and medical cannabis legalization in its entirety (79%).

The Texas Department of Public Safety released a report last year that found Texas’ medical marijuana program to be inadequate. It also failed to offer “statewide” access for qualified patients as required by law.

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