Texas has broadened its medical cannabis program, allowing more patients with chronic pain and serious conditions to qualify for treatment under the state’s low-THC framework. Unlike recreational markets, Texas restricts products to less than 0.5% THC and limits prescribing to registered physicians, with dispensing tightly regulated. Patients won’t find smokable flower; instead, approved options include patches, lotions, suppositories, inhalers, and certain vaping devices. The expansion could open access for thousands seeking alternatives to traditional pain management, but barriers remain in eligibility and provider availability. For full details on who qualifies, how prescriptions work, and the legal parameters, see the original report from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN.