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New Bill Would Expand Medical Cannabis Use for Texans

The bill allows patients to use certain amounts of medical cannabis for conditions like cancer, autism, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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February 6, 2019

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bill was filed Tuesday in the Texas House of Representatives that would expand the use of medical marijuana for Texans with "debilitating medical conditions." 

House Bill 1365 was filed by Texas State Representative Eddie Lucio III (D-Bronwsville).

The bill allows patients to use certain amounts of medical cannabis for conditions like cancer, autism, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Under this bill, patients could use cannabis products through vaporization, oils, salves, or lotions, but not through smoking. 

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