AUSTIN, Texas - More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.

As that program gets a boost, the debate over whether to regulate hemp products with THC remains unsolved.

Medical marijuana expansion

The backstory:

The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes started in Texas 10 years ago. Access to the Texas Compassionate Use Program, known as TCUP, was initially very limited.

With the passage of HB 46 in the Regular Session, TCUP will undergo a major expansion.

"This is going to be a very big moment for the program," said Nico Richardson, the CEO of Texas Original.

Texas Original, located in South Austin, is one of three licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas. The ne

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