Texas Senate Bill SCR57

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Caption

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make corrections to H.B. No. 46.

Impact

The resolution focuses on correcting a particular section that allows for certain low-THC cannabis products to exceed a defined limit of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) for use in pulmonary inhalation. The correction is aimed at removing a statement that could lead to confusion or misinterpretation regarding the acceptability and safety of such products. Such corrections are critical in legislative texts as they have potential implications for regulatory interpretations and public health policies.

Summary

SCR57 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Texas Legislature, addressing a technical error found in House Bill No. 46, which pertains to the regulation of low-THC cannabis under the Occupational Code. The resolution specifically instructs the enrolling clerk of the House of Representatives to make necessary corrections to the enrolled version of House Bill No. 46 before it is sent for enrollment. This kind of resolution is typically aimed at ensuring that the final text of a bill is accurate and reflects the intentions of the legislative body that passed it.

Contention

While SCR57 itself may not appear contentious, the issues it seeks to address are part of broader discussions surrounding cannabis regulation and public health. The need for technical corrections to bills can open up debates about the legislative process, the well-being of patients requiring such medications, and the stance of lawmakers on cannabis-related issues. Moreover, ensuring accurate legislative language is essential to avoid complications in enforcement and compliance by stakeholders affected by House Bill No. 46.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Occupations Code

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