As of last December, more than 43,000 patients were enrolled in the state's limited medical marijuana program. Texas Cannabis cannabisindustry cannabisculture MedicalMarijuana
Since Texas' Compassionate Use Program was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2015, the state has only authorized three dispensaries. All are located in Central Texas, prompting critics to complain that the sites' limited geographical reach has thwarted access to the program.were enrolled in CUP, according to DPS data. However, cannabis-reform advocates said the number of people actively accessing medial marijuana is likely lower given state restrictions.
In 2021, the Texas Legislature expanded CUP to include people with cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, lawmakers stopped short of adding those with chronic pain, and they also capped the amount of THC, the ingredient in pot that produces a high, at 1% — far lower than that of other states' programs.
DPS's announcement of the new application period makes it clear the agency isn't looking to broaden access beyond the program's current limits. "The department will issue only the number of licenses necessary to ensure reasonable statewide access to, and the availability of, low-THC cannabis for patients registered in the compassionate-use registry," according to DPS's statement.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
No. 10 Texas rallies in 2nd half, tops Texas Tech 72-70Marcus Carr scored 20 points, Sir'Jabari Rice added 18 and No. 10 Texas rallied again in the second half Saturday night to beat Texas Tech 72-70, snapping the Red Raiders' four-game win streak on the Longhorns' home court.
Consulte Mais informação »
No. 10 Texas rallies in 2nd half, tops Texas Tech 72-70Texas had nearly as many turnovers as baskets in the first half as the Red Raiders took a 34-25 lead into the break.
Consulte Mais informação »
How Marcus Carr’s playmaking helped Texas hold on to beat Texas TechTexas guard Marcus Carr’s bravado can get him and the Longhorns into trouble sometimes....
Consulte Mais informação »
Texas Lege Preview: The Only Exception in Post-Roe TexasLegislators wrangle over birth control, rape, and travel in a post-Roe Texas.
Consulte Mais informação »
Illinois extends curbside pickup for medical patients to January 31 - Chicago Reader🚘 'There is a real need for options, especially for people living with disabilities as some medical patients are.'- Laura Saltzman, transportation policy analyst at civil rights group AccessLiving.| ✍️Dilpreet Raju👇
Consulte Mais informação »
Six hurt, one critical, as car smashes into D.C. building, fire department saysA crash occurred at about 6:15 p.m. at 15th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Consulte Mais informação »