New Effort Underway to Expand Legalization of Medical Marijuana in Texas
State Sen. Jose Menendez plans to file a bill Tuesday morning that would expand the use of medical marijuana in Texas.
Twenty-eight states have already approved the use of medical marijuana, including many conservative states.
In 2015, Texas state lawmakers legalized the use of medical marijuana in Texas (SB 339), but the scope was limited.
So limited, that only those suffering from intractable epilepsy, otherwise known as uncontrolled epilepsy, are allowed to get a prescription for cannabis oil.
“We (elected officials) aren't doctors,” said Menendez. “Doctors know what's best and we should let doctors and patients decide what medicines they should use.”
Menendez’s bill would allow patients with cancer or other illnesses to gain access to cannabis.
“I'm not talking about recreational marijuana,” he said. “All I want is for medical doctors to file a prescription for patients who have a medical need. This is not about headaches and stomach...
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