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TX SB259Introducedas of 2024-11-12

Relating to the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for use by patients as the best available medical treatment, the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations, and the registration of certain individuals; authorizing fees.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A Texas bill with co-authorship recently authorized would establish a framework for medical cannabis possession, use, cultivation, distribution, and delivery, along with licensing for dispensing organizations and registration requirements, including authorized fees.

Why it matters: A new medical cannabis licensing and registration structure in Texas would define the legal pathway for dispensing organizations and set access parameters for patients.

Affects: cultivators and retailers and labs and patients

LATEST ACTION: Co-author authorized
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