# Dan Patrick Adds Data Centers, Prediction Markets, and THC to Senate Priorities | KVEO-TV > **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637) > **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com) > **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/texas-senate-cannabis-legislative-priorities-update-2026/ > **Published:** 2026-03-29T17:02:58-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-09-28T10:35:16-04:00 > **Clinical Summary:** Explore the latest on Texas senate cannabis legislative priorities and potential policy shifts impacting medical cannabis access and regulation in 2026. --- ✦ New CED Clinical Relevance  #70Notable Clinical Interest  Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. ⚒ Cannabis News  |  CED Clinic Policy[Medical Cannabis](https://cedclinic.com/therapeutic-benefits-of-thc/)TexasLegal AccessState Regulation Why This Matters Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s inclusion of THC in Senate priorities signals potential policy shifts in the nation’s second-largest state. For clinicians treating patients with cannabis products, state-level policy changes directly impact product availability, legal protections, and [patient access](https://cedclinic.com/iowa-medical-cannabis-dispensaries-expansion/) to care. Clinical Summary The news indicates THC has been added to Texas Senate legislative priorities, though specific details about proposed changes are not provided in the available summary. Texas currently maintains restrictive cannabis laws with limited medical access through the Compassionate Use Program. Any legislative movement would occur within the context of Texas’s conservative approach to cannabis policy and existing federal scheduling constraints. Dr. Caplan’s Take “Without knowing the specific THC-related proposals, I’m watching for whether Texas moves toward broader medical access or maintains its current restrictive framework. The clinical reality is that my Texas patients often face significant barriers to legal [cannabis medicine](https://cedclinic.com/essential-oils-industrial-hemp-antimicrobial-benefits/) access.” Clinical Perspective 🧠 Clinicians should monitor how any Texas legislative changes might affect patient access to cannabis therapeutics and legal protections for medical recommendations. Patients in Texas currently navigating limited legal options should stay informed about potential policy developments while continuing to work within existing legal frameworks for their medical needs. 💬 Join the Conversation Have a question about how this applies to your situation? [Ask Dr. Caplan →](https://benjamincaplan.com/ask-dr-caplan) Want to discuss this topic with other patients and caregivers? [Join the forum discussion →](https://cedclinic.com/interact/discussion-forums/forum/cannabis-industry/) Have thoughts on this? 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Texas has a limited medical cannabis program that allows for low-THC cannabis products for specific qualifying conditions. The program has been gradually expanding but remains more restrictive compared to many other states with medical cannabis laws. #### Who qualifies for medical cannabis access in Texas? Patients with specific qualifying conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autism, cancer, and PTSD may be eligible. They must be registered with the state’s Compassionate Use Program and have a recommendation from a qualified physician. #### What types of cannabis products are available through Texas’s medical program? The program allows for low-THC cannabis products, typically containing no more than 1% THC by weight. Products include oils, tinctures, and other forms but smoking cannabis remains prohibited under the medical program. #### How do patients access medical cannabis in Texas? Patients must first get a prescription from a physician registered with the Compassionate Use Registry. They can then purchase products from licensed dispensing organizations throughout the state. #### Are there recent changes to Texas medical cannabis laws? Texas has been gradually expanding its medical cannabis program, including adding new qualifying conditions and increasing THC limits. 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[Watch Now](https://cedclinic.com/2026-texas-hemp-ban-patient-access-impact/) ### Related --- ### Verification & Medical Governance - **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD - **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Former CMO Canna Care Docs (250,000+ patients supervised), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House). - **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`). - **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/). - **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637). - **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).