Tex. Occ. Code § 169.003

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 169.003 - Prescription of Low-Thc Cannabis

A physician described by Section 169.002 may prescribe low-THC cannabis to a patient if:

(1) the patient is a permanent resident of the state;

(2) the physician complies with the registration requirements of Section 169.004; and

(3) the physician certifies to the department that:

(A) the patient is diagnosed with:

(i) epilepsy;

(ii) a seizure disorder;

(iii) multiple sclerosis;

(iv) spasticity;

(v) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;

(vi) autism;

(vii) cancer;

(viii) an incurable neurodegenerative disease;

(ix) post-traumatic stress disorder; or

(x) a medical condition that is approved for a research program under Subchapter F, Chapter 487, Health and Safety Code, and for which the patient is receiving treatment under that program; and

(B) the physician determines the risk of the medical use of low-THC cannabis by the patient is reasonable in light of the potential benefit for the patient.

Tex. Occ. Code § 169.003

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 660,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2021.

Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1300,Sec. 2, eff. 6/14/2019.

Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 301,Sec. 4, eff. 6/1/2015.