Texas House signals expanding state’s medical marijuana program

Bill that Includes Expansion of Medical Marijuana Access for Vets Approved by Texas House

Military veterans would be given special access, and their doctors would be allowed under the law to prescribe low-dose THC for conditions that are not on the state’s list.

Texas House passes bill expanding compassionate use of medical cannabis

House Bill 46 is expected to pass the lower chamber Tuesday. It reached the floor ahead of the House rewrite of Senate Bill 3, which would impose strict new regulations on consumable products containing THC.

Texas medical marijuana: House passes bill to expand Compassionate-Use Program

House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.

Texas House OKs bill to expand medical marijuana provisions

AUSTIN — A hefty expansion to the state’s narrow medical marijuana program won overwhelming approval in the Texas House on Monday, giving veterans broad access to THC treatments and raising the number of dispensaries allowed in the state.

Texas House signals expanding state’s medical marijuana program

House Bill 46 would increase the number of health conditions eligible and would offer smokeable products under the state’s medical marijuana program.

Legalizing Marijuana Reduces The Cost Of Workers’ Compensation Claims And Lowers Prescription Drug Use By Patients, Study Shows

A new study on marijuana legalization’s effect on workers’ compensation finds that while the policy change is associated with a “gradual increase” in workers’ comp claims, the average cost per claim in fact fell after the policy change—as did patient use of prescription drugs, especially opioids and other painkillers. The report, from the nonprofit Workers […]