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What you need to know before seeking a medical cannabis prescription in Texas
Read full article: What you need to know before seeking a medical cannabis prescription in TexasOn Sept. 1, the Texas Compassionate Use Act was expanded to qualify more patients and doubled the THC limit for medical cannabis.
Leading SA: Texas State Senator Roland Guttierez breaks down bills we could see signed into law
Read full article: Leading SA: Texas State Senator Roland Guttierez breaks down bills we could see signed into lawThe Texas legislature is dealing with numerous bills that could have a huge impact on our local community, your family and friends.
Texasā medical cannabis program could expand under bill preliminarily OKād by House
Read full article: Texasā medical cannabis program could expand under bill preliminarily OKād by HouseThe Texas House gave initial approval on Wednesday to a bill that would expand the stateās medical cannabis program to include those with chronic pain, all cancer patients and Texans suffering from PTSD.
San Antonio state lawmakers looking to expand marijuana use in the state
Read full article: San Antonio state lawmakers looking to expand marijuana use in the stateSAN ANTONIO ā Texas lawmakers have begun filing bills for the upcoming legislative session and there are already more than a dozen bills regarding marijuana use and decriminalization. The new bill proposals come off the heels of five more states legalizing marijuana for full medical use or recreational use. āThe people of Texas are tired of marijuana prohibition,ā Heather Fazio the director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy said. The Compassionate Use Act in Texas only allows a small amount of medical marijuana to certain patients. The 86th Legislative session begins on Jan. 8.
Texas retail ban on smokeable hemp starts Sunday
Read full article: Texas retail ban on smokeable hemp starts SundayWith those rules that take effect Sunday comes a retail ban on smokeable hemp. So the state asked the public for comment on why it should keep smokeable hemp products on shelves. "There were just under 1,700 commenters, however, who strongly disagreed with (a retail hemp ban) being included in the rules," Finkel said. Because of the retail smokeable hemp ban thatās taking effect on Aug. 2, many shops across Texas will be affected, Finkel says. To read more about the Texas hemp rules, click here.
Whatās the difference between hemp and marijuana?
Read full article: Whatās the difference between hemp and marijuana?SAN ANTONIO ā Taking a closer look at both the marijuana and hemp plants and you will discover the huge difference between the two. Hemp plants have .3 percent or less of THC, while the marijuana plants have a higher level. Their appearance from far away may look the same but when you get close the hemp plant grows taller and skinnier, while the marijuana plant has buds, or flowers, and doesnāt grow as tall. The dried flowers of a marijuana plant are what people smoke. Hemp is legal to grow and possess in Texas and marijuana isnāt.
Who qualifies to get medical cannabis in Texas?
Read full article: Who qualifies to get medical cannabis in Texas?SAN ANTONIO ā The Texas Compassionate Use Act now makes medical cannabis available to certain people. Related: Go inside one of the first medical cannabis dispensaries in TexasWho qualifies? Finding a doctorIn Texas right now there are only 21 doctors who are registered with the state to prescribe medical cannabis. Here's the list of doctors:Dr. Linda Leary - 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229Dr. Lola Morgan - 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229Dr. Kelly Averill - 4502 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229Dr. Charles Szabo - 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229Dr. Colin Sanner - 417 S. King St., Seguin, TX 78155Click here for the full list of doctors. Currently, insurance does not cover medical cannabis.