Texas issues first medical marijuana license

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas has issued its first medical marijuana license, and two more companies are expected to be awarded licenses soon.

The Austin American-Statesman reports that Cansortium Texas, which is a part of Florida-based Cansortium Holdings, received a license Friday.

The company will be allowed to grow, process and sell medical marijuana for patients with a rare form of epilepsy.

The state Department of Public Safety is reviewing applications from Compassionate Cultivation and Surterra Texas.

Licenses are being issued under the Texas Compassionate Use Act, which Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law in 2015.

Read more: http://www.tylerpaper.com/TP-News+State/300883/texas-issues-first-medical-marijuana-license

[Hun Joro]

1. That's a step in the right direction, but legalize it.

[Dustlawyer]

2. It is a baby step since it is extremely limited to Charlotte's web for epilepsy.

Chronic pain sufferers and chemo patients may get it and turn crazier than Congressman Louie Gomhert!

[BigmanPigman]

3. I know someone whose daughter had that and his family

moved to CA for their very young daughter's health. It has made an enormous difference in her life. They even sell special dog cookies with the right dosages and strains which are approved by vets (dog arthritis, etc.) You should go into some of the dispensaries....you could spend a week in there and see only half of what is available.