Texas Making Progress With Medical Cannabis
Style Magazine Newswire | 5/2/2017, 1:55 p.m.
State Rep. Garnet Coleman
Last session, I was a joint author on Representative Stephanie Klick's Compassionate Use Act, which legalizes cannabidiol for use in treating Texans with epilepsy. I am proud of this important bill that is helping over 150,000 Texans who suffer from intractable epilepsy.
The Compassionate Use Act will soon be in full effect as the Department of Public Safety has conditionally approved for licensure of three cannabidiol dispensaries.
This year, I am proud to support House Bill 2107 by Representative Lucio III, which aims to build off of the progress we made last session by expanding the use of medical cannabis. This bill will allow patients more options for treatment of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illnesses. This bill will be heard today in the House Committee on Public Health, which I am the senior member of.
Update On The Sandra Bland Act
Today, the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice is hearing SB 1849 by Senator Whitmire, which is the Senate companion to my HB 2702, known as the Sandra Bland Act. You can watch the hearing by clicking here.
