Texas Lt. Gov. announces compassionate use expansion amid THC ban

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Sunday that an expansion for compassionate use is moving forward, as Texas’ ban on THC products is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for a signature.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted on X Sunday evening, saying he and Rep. Tom Oliverson "have come to an agreement on add chronic pain as a qualifying medical condition to TCUP (compassionate use program) for those who suffer chronic pain as currently defined by the Texas Medical Board r