AUSTIN, Texas — Major changes could be coming to the state's medical marijuana program, according to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

In a post on X on Sunday, Patrick announced that he and State Rep. Tom Oliverson had "come to an agreement" to add chronic pain as a qualifying medical condition to the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) for those who suffer chronic pain as defined by the Texas Medical Board.

Patrick said he and Oliverson, who is an anesthesiologist, have spoken with the author of House Bill 46 and had a "positive conversation." HB 46, authored by State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian), aims to expand the TCUP.

Patrick said his and the Senate's concern has always been that they "don't want to go back to the days of doctors writing prescriptions for anyone who paid them for

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