House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 70

Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.

Did not pass

Progress

112 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Mar 4
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Public Health Public Health
Mar 4, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 4, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Ron ReynoldsD

In committee

Public Health
House
Referred Mar 4, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Crimes: Drugs Health Care Providers Health: Other Diseases & Medical Conditions

Bill text

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HB 1504Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.	Ron ReynoldsD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2025Referred to Public Health
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