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The Texas House gave initial approval to a bipartisan bill (House Bill 46) expanding the state’s medical marijuana program in a 118-16 vote. The bill is sponsored by Reps. Ken King (R) and Penny Morales Shaw (D) and now awaits a third reading before moving to the Senate.
The measure would:
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