Administrative Rulemaking: Timeline and Resources

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New Medical Cannabis Regulations

• Establish rules for the satellite location application process.
• Establish rules for satellite location design and security requirements.
• Establish rules for a timeline for reviewing and taking action on applications submitted.
  • DPS must act on application submitted within 180 days
• Establish rules to monitor whether a dispensing organization is using a license and to revoke the license of a dispensing organization that does not dispense low-THC cannabis within the time required (24 months).
• New rules must be adopted by October 1, 2025.
• New Proposed Rules and Public Comment: https://texascannabispolicy.org/news-and-updates/f/dps-outlines-new-rules-and-licensing-process-for-tcup-expansion

New Medical Cannabis Licensing

• At least 9 New Licenses by December 1, 2025
  • Chosen from existing pool of applicants
• Remaining New Licenses (to hit 15 total) by April 1, 2026
  • May be chosen from existing pool or new applicants
• Licensing Window Open - Closes September 15.
  • Learn more about the licensing process here and here. 

Current DPS Rules and Regulations for the Texas Compassionate Use Program: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program/laws-regulations

New Medical Cannabis Regulations

• Establish rules to create a process for doctors to submit requests for DSHS to include a recommendation for additional qualifying conditions in their report to the legislature.
• Establish rules relating to approve medical devices for pulmonary inhalation.
• Establish a reasonable timeline for reviewing and granting approval for medical devices for pulmonary inhalation.
• New rules must be adopted by October 1, 2025.
• New Proposed Rules: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/aug-2025-ec-agenda-item-2ci.pdf (Soon open for public comment.)

Current DSHS TCUP Rules for Incurable Neurodegenerative Diseases.

New Consumable Hemp Regulation 

• Additional rules will be necessary once a hemp regulation bill is passed during the special session. 
• Current DSHS  Hemp Rules and Regulations: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/consumable-hemp-program

Monitoring Doctors Prescribing Cannabis

• Establish rules and procedures for oversight and monitoring of physicians to prevent over-prescribing.
• New rules for monitoring prescriptions must be adopted as soon as reasonably possible.