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Greg Abbott (R) a bill to significantly expand the limited medical cannabis program by adding new qualifying conditions like chronic pain and traumatic brain injury and approving more product forms like vapes and lotions, as well as authorizing additional dispensary locations. | | | San Marcos, Texas's voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law saved nearly a half million taxpayer dollars as police largely stopped making arrests for simple possession, according to a new analysis from Ground Game Texas. | | | A new scientific review concludes that while a "majority of studies did find a positive relationship between [video games] and cannabis use"—as would be expected under popular stereotypes—"several studies also found no significant relationship, and a few even found a negative relationship." | | | / MARIJUANA BILL TRACKING | | | Marijuana Moment's Bill Tracker is watching hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress for 2025 sessions. 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