December 14, 2024
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.
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.htm
89(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
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