The expansion, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, adds several qualifying conditions—including chronic pain and PTSD in veterans—to the state’s Compassionate Use Program. Advocates praise the move as a long-overdue step toward more inclusive access to therapeutic cannabis in a state known for its traditionally restrictive stance.
At the same time, Texas regulators are considering stricter controls—or an outright ban—on intoxicating hemp products that fall outside the purview of the medical program. Producers and small businesses warn that such regulations could shutter operations and erase jobs in a growing market that many patients rely on for affordable alternatives.
Supporters of the expansion argue that legal clarity and responsible oversight are needed to balance public safety with patient access. Critics, however, caution that the state’s dual approach—expanding one side of the industry while clamping down on another—may create confusion and inconsistency.
As Texas walks the line between prohibition and progress, the evolving legal landscape reflects both the challenges and the urgency of cannabis reform in the Lone Star State.
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