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Texas Senate Bill SB928

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB928

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Caption

Relating to the delivery, possession, and medical use of low-THC cannabis and associated drug paraphernalia under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

Impact

If enacted, SB928 will enhance the legal protections for individuals who possess or use low-THC cannabis in compliance with prescriptions. It is expected to reduce criminal penalties for patients and caregivers using medical cannabis as they will be exempt from certain offenses related to marijuana possession, provided they adhere to the guidelines stipulated in the new legislation. This change aims to foster a more compassionate approach to drug-related offenses among patients relying on cannabis for legitimate medical reasons.

Summary

Senate Bill 928 seeks to amend the existing legislative framework surrounding the delivery, possession, and medical use of low-THC cannabis in Texas. The bill specifically modifies the Occupations Code to allow physicians to prescribe low-THC cannabis to patients diagnosed with various debilitating medical conditions such as epilepsy, cancer, ALS, and PTSD. Notably, it expands the definition of qualifying conditions that may warrant the use of low-THC cannabis, thus broadening access for patients who could significantly benefit from such treatments.

Contention

Discussions regarding SB928 may provoke diverse opinions among stakeholders. Proponents of the bill argue that it represents a progressive step in medical treatment, advocating for patient rights and choices, while detractors could express concerns about the potential for increased cannabis use and its implications for public health and safety. Additionally, debates may arise over the specifics of the qualifying conditions for which cannabis can be prescribed, as some factions may view them as too broad or restrictive depending on their stance on drug policy.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Occupations Code

  • Chapter 169. Authority To Prescribe Low-thc Cannabis To Certain Patients For Compassionate Use
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 003

Health And Safety Code

  • Chapter 481. Texas Controlled Substances Act
    • Section: 111

Latest TX SB928 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

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 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 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 SB127

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.

TX SB209

Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1937

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

TX HB1341

Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to the cultivation, manufacture, delivery, and possession of marihuana and cannabis.

TX HB3620

Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to marihuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and paraphernalia.

TX HB1831

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

TX HB1467

Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp.

Similar Bills

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