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Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program

NORML

Provisions in the bill open the program to those suffering from chronic pain, among other newly eligible conditions. The post Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program appeared first on NORML.

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Texas Becomes the 40th State with a Medical Cannabis Program

Americans for Safe Access

After years of dedicated advocacy by patients and their families, Texas lawmakers have taken a historic step by significantly expanding the state’s medical cannabis program. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bipartisan bill into law on Saturday, marking a new era for patient access in Texas.

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Texas Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

NORML

The new law opens the Texas Compassionate Use Program to include those suffering from chronic pain and other newly eligible conditions. It also expands the variety of cannabis formulations that patients possess and significantly increases the total number of state-licensed dispensaries that can operate in the state.

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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions.

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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

What’s more, synthesized Delta-9 THC is present in many of these products, despite being prohibited in both California’s cannabis and hemp programs. It was crafted to provide accountability and transparency throughout the supply chain with lab testing, track-and-trace programs and tax collection mandated.

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DOJ Budget Advances with Restrictions on Rescheduling, Medical Cannabis Businesses

Americans for Safe Access

Immediate Release: July 15, 2025 Contact: Steph@safeaccessnow.org CJS Approps keeps most protections for state medical cannabis programs after outcry from 45+ medical cannabis organizations

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WHY ASA MEMBERS ARE GOING TO ALBANY ON MARCH 11, 2025

Americans for Safe Access

On March 11, 2025, we invite patients, advocates, healthcare professionals, and concerned citizens to join us in Albany for the Medical Cannabis Lobby Day an opportunity to push for meaningful reforms that will enhance patient access and ensure New Yorks medical cannabis program prioritizes those who rely on it the most.

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