Texas 89th Regular Legislative Session members file cannabis bills for upcoming session next January.
Texas 89th Regular Legislative Session members file cannabis bills for upcoming session next January.
December 14, 2024
Texas News
The Texas Legislature will be in session from January 14, 2025, to June 2, 2025 and bills regarding cannabis have already been filed for consideration.
The 89th regular legislative session of Texas
89(R) HB 1208 – Author: González, Jessica
This bill proposes comprehensive regulation of cannabis, including its cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation. It includes provisions for licensing, fees, and criminal offenses while enabling local regulation of cannabis establishments.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01208I.htm89(R) SB 335 – Author: Eckhardt
This bill outlines the regulation of all stages of cannabis handling, including cultivation, sale, and testing, while authorizing the imposition of fees and requiring occupational licenses. It also creates criminal penalties for non-compliance with regulatory standards.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00335I.htm
89(R) SB 170 – Author: Menéndez
Focused on medical cannabis, this bill allows its possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, and sale for patients with specific medical conditions. It also establishes licensing for medical cannabis organizations and fees for compliance.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00170I.htm
89(R) HB 1504 – Author: Reynolds
This bill enables qualifying patients with debilitating medical conditions to access medical cannabis, covering its cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery. It also establishes licensing requirements for dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01504I.htm
89(R) SB 259 – Author: Alvarado
This bill authorizes the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, and delivery of medical cannabis as the best available treatment for eligible patients. It sets up licensing for medical cannabis dispensing organizations and requires registration for participating individuals.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00259I.htm
89(R) HB 1146 – Author: Morales Shaw
This legislation focuses on the medical use of low-THC cannabis for patients with qualifying medical conditions. It defines low-THC cannabis and adjusts provisions in the Texas Occupations Code to accommodate its use.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01146I.htm
89(R) HB 1574 – Author: Jones, Venton
Similar to HB 1146, this bill addresses the medical use of low-THC cannabis for patients with specific conditions, defining the scope of permissible use and updating related statutory definitions.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01574I.htm
89(R) HJR 70 – Author: Reynolds
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. It would put the decision to voters, allowing them to determine the future of cannabis regulation for medical purposes in Texas.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00070I.htm
89(R) HB 1151 – Author: Hull
This bill modifies child neglect laws, clarifying that administering low-THC cannabis under a valid prescription does not constitute neglect. It aims to protect caregivers who provide prescribed medical cannabis to children from legal repercussions.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01151I.htm
89(R) HB 848 – Author: Moody
This bill addresses criminal penalties related to the possession and delivery of marijuana concentrates, providing a legal framework and updated definitions for enforcement.
URL: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00848I.htm
89(R) HB 1790 – Author: Bucy
The bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to limit defenses for drug offenses during police activity or concurrent crimes. It restricts these defenses for individuals with prior drug convictions or those who’ve used such defenses in the last 18 months.
89(R) SB 733 – Author: Menéndez
This bill relates to the creation of a medical cannabis research program and authorizes the collection of associated fees.
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89(R) SB 734 – Author: Menéndez
This bill authorizes the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for patients with certain medical conditions. It also provides for the licensing of medical cannabis organizations and authorizes the collection of associated fees.
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89(R) SB 679 – Author: Hughes
This bill pertains to the controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
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89(R) SB 928 – Author: Johnson
This bill addresses the delivery, possession, and medical use of low-THC cannabis and associated drug paraphernalia under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
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89(R) HB 2183 – Author: Meza
This bill relates to criminal penalties for possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
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89(R) HB 1644 – Author: Oliverson
This bill relates to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, any other derivative of fentanyl, or xylazine.
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89(R) HB 2155 – Author: Shaheen
This bill relates to a prohibition on the sale, transfer, or delivery of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
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89(R) HB 1850 – Author: Vo
This bill relates to the allocation of money by the Texas opioid abatement fund council.
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89(R) HB 2126 – Author: Bryant
This bill relates to the definition of drug paraphernalia and the criminal offense of possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Bill Link
89(R) HB 1832 – Author: Gerdes
This bill relates to the punishment for certain criminal offenses involving illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien; increasing criminal penalties. Bill Link
89(R) HB 1837 – Author: Guillen
This bill relates to the enforcement and prevention of offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1-B, law enforcement officer safety in handling those substances, and the manufacture and proper use of opioid antagonists. Bill Link
89(R) HB 1831 – Author: Johnson
This bill relates to the eligibility to participate in certain drug court programs. Bill Link
89(R) HB 1797 – Author: Bucy
This bill relates to drug testing and prescription drug policies for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp. Bill Link
89(R) HB 1763 – Author: Rosenthal
This bill proposes repealing certain offenses and removing specific regulations related to marihuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and associated paraphernalia. Bill Link
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