More Texas patients now have access to medical cannabis since the state expanded the Compassionate Use Act last session. That's led to more businesses wanting to get on board with hemp production.
Two years ago, 43 applicants applied to legally grow marijuana for medical purposes in Texas, but only three were granted a license. Now, the state will open up the application process again.
Hans Enriquez works at Lazy Daze Cafe in Austin. He was one of the 43 who applied, and was denied in 2017. Now that the state's medical marijuana program has been expanded to serve more patients, he’s going to apply again.
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