bill adding menstrual cramps to the low-THC cannabis list

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89R12079 RDR-D

By: Plesa
H.B. No. 2972

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with

certain medical conditions.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 169.003, Occupations Code, is amended to

read as follows:

Sec. 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 condition that causes menstrual

cramps, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder or dysmenorrhea;

or

(xi) 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.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.