HB 46 strengthens the Texas Compassionate-Use Program by expanding the list of eligible medical conditions, allowing secure satellite locations for cannabis dispensing, and increasing the number of licenses issued. It also limits local government interference and clarifies the administration of low-THC cannabis by non-smoking methods, including pulmonary inhalation. These reforms improve access to relief for suffering Texans while reinforcing the right to make personal medical decisions without government obstruction.

Medical Autonomy Is a Core Liberty
The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) affirms that individuals must be free to seek the medical treatment they choose, without interference or coercion from the state (Platform § I.3.a). HB 46 supports this principle by empowering patients and physicians, removing unnecessary restrictions, and protecting medical decisions as private matters of conscience and consent.

Ending the War on Peaceful Patients
HB 46 brings Texas closer to ending the failed War on Drugs, which LPTexas opposes in all forms (Platform § I.3.c). By decriminalizing medical cannabis for a broader range of conditions and limiting state and local overreach, this bill helps protect the rights of patients, caregivers, and providers engaged in peaceful and consensual activity.

Restoring Choice in Health Care
LPTexas supports a free market in medicine, where the government does not dictate treatment options or limit access through monopolistic licensing and regulatory barriers. HB 46 increases competition and availability of low-THC cannabis, ensuring that Texans across all public health regions can access care that works for them (Platform § I.3.b).

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas supports HB 46 as a meaningful step toward medical freedom, patient choice, and the end of state violence against peaceful behavior. This bill respects bodily autonomy, promotes compassionate care, and limits government intrusion. We urge lawmakers to pass HB 46 and affirm Texans’ right to make their own healthcare decisions.