Medical cannabis advocates push for more access in Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are on track to expand the state's Compassionate Use Program. That means more Texans could be able to access cannabis to treat various ailments.
The House Public Health Committee unanimously approved House Bill 1535 last week. The bill would significantly increase who’s eligible for medical marijuana – as well as increase the allowed level of THC, the main psychoactive chemical in the plant. It’s a bipartisan move that’s creating hope for advocates who say Texas is behind the curve when it comes to expanding medical cannabis.