Will Texas Pass New Cannabis Measures In 2021?
After 2 consecutive days, the Texas House of Representatives has approved a piece of marijuana reform legislation. The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this week. The goal of this new bill is to significantly increase the stateâs medical cannabis program. In addition to this bill a separate proposal to reduce punishment for possessing marijuana concentrates.
A broader cannabis decriminalization bill was also getting ready to be taken up by the chamber. Advocates have been closely observing the House as members think about a slew of reform bills this session. This week has been a lot of work towards figuring out drug policy in the Lone Star State. Texas is a place where legislators in the House Public Health Committee on Monday also approved a measure requiring the state to study the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. This new cannabis proposal that was recently passed in Texas would add cancer, chronic pain, and PTSD as conditions that could qualify people for the stateâs limited medical cannabis program.