A bipartisan, Republican-sponsored proposal to expand access to and increase efficacy of low-THC medical marijuana oil in Texas has passed in the state assembly. But this measure still has a long way to go before it becomes law.
Republican Representative Stephanie Click House Bell 1805which passed on the Texas House in a vote of 127-19 On Tuesday, doctors will be allowed to prescribe cannabis to people with chronic pain as an opioid alternative as well as to anyone with a “debilitating condition” as defined by the state health department.
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Texas still has some of the most punishing marijuana laws in the country, but people with certain diseases have been allowed access Hemp oil is very low THC since 2015 Under the state’s compassionate use program.
Qualifying Conditions currently include Autism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, cancer, Parkinson’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder.
However, the THC efficacy of hemp oil is limited
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