Texas is expanding its Compassionate Use Program, allowing more patients with conditions like chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, and serious illnesses to access low-THC medical cannabis. Phase one selected nine businesses for further evaluation, though final licenses and distribution rights are not guaranteed. Supporters praise the move as legitimizing safe medicine, while critics note high costs, limited rollout speed, and privacy concerns for patients. Phase two will award three more conditional licenses in April.

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