Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1001

Caption

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by certain patients with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.

Impact

The enactment of HB 1001 is anticipated to have a significant impact on state laws concerning medical cannabis use and the treatment options available to patients with PTSD. With this amendment, it establishes protocols for physicians to prescribe low-THC cannabis while requiring them to register and certify patient eligibility. The adjustment to the law signifies a shift towards a broader acceptance of cannabis as a legitimate therapeutic agent, potentially impacting the stigma surrounding its use in medical settings.

Summary

House Bill 1001 amends the Texas Compassionate Use Act to allow for the prescription of low-THC cannabis specifically for patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This legislation expands the list of conditions for which low-THC cannabis can be prescribed beyond the existing ones, which include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and terminal cancer. By adding PTSD to this list, the bill aims to provide alternative therapeutic options for patients suffering from this condition, acknowledging the increasing recognition of PTSD as a serious medical concern that may benefit from cannabis treatment.

Contention

While supporters of HB 1001 argue that it expands necessary treatment options for those suffering from PTSD, critics may raise concerns about the implications of increasing cannabis legalization and its societal impacts. There may be discussions regarding the adequacy and safety of using low-THC cannabis as a treatment for mental health issues, reflecting ongoing debates over cannabis efficacy and its regulation within the healthcare system. Furthermore, as the bill allows low-THC prescriptions for another medical condition, stakeholders must consider the balance between accessibility of treatment for patients and the controls necessary to prevent misuse.

Companion Bills

TX SB327

Same As Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by certain patients with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3535

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.

TX HB3068

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.

TX HB1805

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.

TX SB1747

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.

TX SB2455

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.

TX HB2995

Relating to the prescribing of medical cannabis for medical use to certain veterans with combat-related injuries or medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

TX HB1200

Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.

TX SB121

Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.

TX HB4288

Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.

TX SB716

Relating to the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.

Similar Bills

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