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TX HB46

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ken King

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands qualifying medical conditions for low-THC cannabis prescriptions to include chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, Crohn's disease/inflammatory bowel disease, and terminal illness/hospice care patients, adding to existing conditions like epilepsy, cancer, PTSD, and autism

  • Redefines "low-THC cannabis" from one percent THC by weight to not more than 10 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinols per dosage unit, with packages/containers limited to a total of one gram of THC

  • Increases the number of licensed dispensing organizations from the current number to 15, with at least 9 new licenses to be issued by December 1, 2025, and at least 3 additional licenses by April 1, 2026

  • Allows dispensing organizations to operate satellite storage locations across public health regions without additional licenses, requiring department approval and 180-day review timeline for applications

  • Permits pulmonary inhalation via aerosol or vaporizer as an administration method (distinct from smoking) when a physician determines medical necessity, and allows prescriptions for up to 90-day supplies with up to four refills

Legislative Description

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.

Health

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/14/2025
Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health Subcommittee3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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