The Texas hemp industry is going head to head with medical marijuana producers in the state, while some prominent lawmakers are moving in favor of the latter.
Texas has had its Compassionate Use Program for medical marijuana in full swing since 2015. The problem is, it's not very popular.
Just how unpopular? Consider that there are currently around 12,000 participants in Texas' medical marijuana program. But there are around 45,000 registered for the program. That means over 70% of people who signed up are not taking advantage of medical marijuana access.
On top of that, there are an estimated 1.5 million people in Texas who would qualify for the Compassionate Use Program. But hardly anybody is biting the line.
Read more at Riverfront Times