Slew of Cannabis-Related Bills Filed in Advance of 2021 Texas Legislature

Caption: Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products and the allocation of tax revenue derived from cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.

Excerpt: packaging, repackaging, storing, or containing cannabis or a cannabis product; or (B) introducing cannabis or a cannabis product into the human body. (8) “Cannabis secure transporter” means an entity licensed by the department under this chapter to transport cannabis from a cannabis grower to a cannabis establishment. (9) “Cannabis testing facility” means an

Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient’s medical condition or symptoms and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.

Excerpt: BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle C, Title 6, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Chapter 487A to read as follows: CHAPTER 487A. USE OF CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 487A.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety. (2) “Director”

Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.

Excerpt: 1. Subtitle C, Title 6, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Chapter 487A to read as follows: CHAPTER 487A. USE OF CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 487A.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety. (2) “Director” means the public safety director of the department. (3)

Caption: Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.

Excerpt: and other ingredients. (7) “Cannabis secure transporter” means an entity licensed by the department under this chapter to transport cannabis from a cannabis grower to a cannabis establishment. (8) “Cannabis testing facility” means an entity licensed by the department under this chapter to analyze the safety and potency of cannabis and cannabis products. (9) “Commission”

Caption: Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.

Excerpt: cannabis and other ingredients. (7) “Cannabis secure transporter” means an entity licensed by the department under this chapter to transport cannabis from a cannabis grower to a cannabis establishment. (8) “Cannabis testing facility” means an entity licensed by the department under this chapter to analyze the safety and potency of cannabis and cannabis products. (9) “Commission”

Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.

Excerpt: 1) “Cannabis testing facility” means an independent entity licensed by the department under this chapter to analyze the safety and potency of medical cannabis. (2) “Cardholder” means a qualifying patient or a registered caregiver who is issued a registry identification card. (3) “Debilitating medical condition,” “medical cannabis,” “medical practitioner,” “medical use,” and “qualifying patient” have

Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.

Excerpt: 1) “Cannabis testing facility” means an independent entity licensed by the department under this chapter to analyze the safety and potency of medical cannabis. (2) “Cardholder” means a qualifying patient or a registered caregiver who is issued a registry identification card. (3) “Debilitating medical condition,” “medical cannabis,” “medical practitioner,” “medical use,” and “qualifying patient” have

Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee.

Excerpt: USE SECTION 1.02. Section 169.001, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (2) and amending Subdivisions (3) and (4) to read as follows: (2) “Eligible medical condition” means any medical condition for which a physician determines that medical cannabis is a medically necessary treatment. (3) “Medical [“Low-THC] cannabis” means the plant Cannabis sativa L., and any

Caption: Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Excerpt: substance use screening assessment on the initial application for financial assistance benefits and on any application for the continuation of those benefits. (c) A person whose marihuana and controlled substance use screening assessment conducted under this section indicates good cause to suspect the person of use of marihuana, other than low-THC cannabis authorized by Chapter 169, Occupations Code, or use of a controlled substance

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.

Excerpt: the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its seeds. (b) The legislature by law shall authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis in this state. SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 8, 2022.

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.

Excerpt: means the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its seeds. (b) The legislature by law shall authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use in this state. SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.

Excerpt: plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its seeds. (b) The legislature by law shall authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis in this state. SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 8, 2022.

Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.

Excerpt: means the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its seeds. (b) The legislature by law shall authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use in this state. SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election

Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate.

Excerpt: more than one pound of marihuana other than marihuana concentrate; or (B) more than 90 grams of marihuana concentrate. SECTION 2. Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subdivision (26) and adding Subdivision (57) to read as follows: (26) “Marihuana” means the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, the resin extracted

Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate.

Excerpt: more than one pound of marihuana other than marihuana concentrate; or (B) more than 90 grams of marihuana concentrate. SECTION 2. Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subdivision (26) and adding Subdivision (57) to read as follows: (26) “Marihuana” means the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, the resin extracted