89th Texas Legislature is in Session!

House Bill 46 aims to improve the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) and has evolved at nearly every stage of the legislative process. After passing the House as a great bill to improve and expand TCUP, the bill was amended by the Senate State Affairs Committee to be far more restrictive. 

Late on Tuesday, May 27, the Texas Senate amended and passed HB 46. Several amendments were offered by the bill sponsor, Sen. Charles Perry, to further expand the program and provide guidance for the licensure process.  A full breakdown of the bill as amended in committee can be found here.

Status: 05/27/2025 Passed by the Senate Unanimously

Next Step: Final House Approval (or Conference Committee)

ACTION: Send your legislators a thank you note for their support of medical cannabis!

Heather Fazio is a dedicated cannabis advocate with a strong track record of advancing reform efforts in Texas. With a passion for individual liberty and responsible policy, she has worked extensively to educate lawmakers, mobilize grassroots support, and collaborate with coalition partners to drive meaningful change.

Heather has played a key role in organizing training events, legislative briefings, lobby days, and educational exhibits, equipping advocates with the tools they need to engage effectively in the policymaking process. Her leadership in building strategic alliances has helped elevate the conversation around cannabis policy, ensuring that patient rights, personal freedoms, and responsible regulations remain at the forefront of legislative discussions.

Through her years of advocacy, Heather has become a trusted voice in Texas cannabis policy, bridging the gap between the public, lawmakers, and industry stakeholders to foster informed decision-making and meaningful reform.