Texas Occupations Code

§ 169.003 — PRESCRIPTION OF LOW-THC CANNABIS

OC § 169.003Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part B. PHYSICIANS · Ch. 169. AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE LOW-THC CANNABIS TO CERTAIN PATIENTS FOR COMPASSIONATE USE

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(a)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;

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Legislative history

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1300 (H.B. 3703), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 660 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 710 (H.B. 46), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2025.