Texans for Safe Access, ASA

Texans for Safe Access, ASA The mission of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis (marij Medical cannabis treatments are covered by insurance.

About Americans for Safe Access
The mission of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis (ma*****na) for therapeutic use and research. ASA was founded in 2002, by medical cannabis patient Steph Sherer, as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine. With over 150,000 active supporters in all 50 states, ASA is the largest nation

al member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists, and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. ASA works to overcome political, social, and legal barriers by creating policies that improve access to medical cannabis for patients and researchers through legislation, education, litigation, research, grassroots empowerment, advocacy, and services for patients, governments, medical professionals, and medical cannabis providers. Ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis means:

International, federal, and state laws and regulations recognized cannabis as a legal medicine. Medical professionals recommend medical cannabis options as a frontline treatment option or an adjunct therapy. Patients and their caregivers have the information they need to make educated choices about medical cannabis therapies. Patients and medical professionals can incorporate a diverse group of products and delivery methods to create the required personalized treatment regimen. Patients can trust labels on products and that medicines are free of pesticides and contaminants.

"The Executive Order directs the Attorney General to expedite the process of rescheduling ma*****na to Schedule III unde...
12/19/2025

"The Executive Order directs the Attorney General to expedite the process of rescheduling ma*****na to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, instructs the White House to work with Congress on access to full-spectrum CBD products, and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop research models using real-world evidence to inform standards of care. [...] ASA emphasized that while rescheduling corrects a long-standing scientific and policy error, it does not legalize medical cannabis, integrate state programs into federal healthcare systems, or protect patients from discrimination."

https://www.safeaccessnow.org/patients_and_executive

09/18/2025

We are so excited to see these amazing folks come together to raise awareness about issues facing patients and the future of medical cannabis!

"Cannabis Businesses & Professionals United for National Medical Cannabis (UNMC) isn’t a new association — it’s an ASA Action Group. We’re uniting professionals and businesses to amplify ASA’s campaigns and strengthen a patient-centered healthcare future." -UNMC

Here is the press release: www.safeaccessnow.org/unite_for_a_national_medical_cannabis_program

Thank you, Kimberly Cargile, Aundre Speciale, Holly Lang, Pharm D, Don Duncan, Otha Smith III, and Karen Jaynes, MS, eRYT

09/09/2025

It's Go Time!

ACTION NEEDED: The Full Committee Markup for the DOJ Budget Bill has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 9/10/25, 10 am ETA

Take action now to ensure that Nebraska has protections, DOJ has to stay out of medical cannabis programs, and the cannabis scheduling process can continue: www.safeaccessnow.org/september_2025_cjs

09/06/2025
09/06/2025
Please take action today!
07/23/2025

Please take action today!

Medical Cannabis Policy is in play on Capitol Hill!

Want to know how 2 minutes can impact millions of patients...

This coalition of organizations has been fighting for protection for medical cannabis programs through funding restrictions in the DOJ’s budget (CJS Appropriations).

There are several steps before a budget is passed in D.C. Our strategy is working, but we are not at the finish line yet.

The CJS Appropriations bill has now been referred to the full House Appropriations Committee for a hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET

We need YOUR help, TODAY!

Take this action now: https://www.safeaccessnow.org/cjs_full_approps_fy2026 .tab=0

Contact Greg Abbott in support of HB 46 and the expansion of the TCUP, our medical cannabis program!House Bill 46 by Rep...
05/30/2025

Contact Greg Abbott in support of HB 46 and the expansion of the TCUP, our medical cannabis program!

House Bill 46 by Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian, which had seven amendments, will allow patients in the state’s medical ma*****na program to use products like cannabis patches, lotions, and prescribed inhalers and va**ng devices. The House already approved the bill 122-21 earlier this month, and the Senate gave it unanimous approval Tuesday.

House Bill 46, which awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval, would include more patients with chronic pain and allow for prescribed vaporized and aerosol products.

What we know:“House Bill 46 would expand the state's Compassionate-Use Program, which allows ma*****na for medicinal pur...
05/14/2025

What we know:

“House Bill 46 would expand the state's Compassionate-Use Program, which allows ma*****na for medicinal purposes”.

On Tuesday, the bill passed on a 122-21 vote.

House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical ma*****na program.

03/01/2025

SB 1505 is scheduled for a hearing on Monday, March 3, 2025.

While this bill aims to expand the Compassionate Use Program, it still heavily restricts access for both patients and providers.

Contact your senators and urge them to support real expansion that prioritizes patient needs over corporate interests!

Senate Bill 1505, introduced by Senator Charles Perry, proposes changes to Texas's Compassionate Use Program.

However, despite being labeled as an expansion, it remains highly restrictive, favoring big-money interests while leaving patients with limited options.

Bill details: SB 1505 - https://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB1505

Key Provisions & Limitations:
• Severely limits competition by capping the number of licenses at only six statewide, ensuring only well-funded corporations can participate.

• Restricts patient relief by capping individual doses at 5mg THC, which is too low for many patients requiring higher doses for effective symptom management.

• Maintains strict product limits by restricting package sizes to 300mg THC, making treatment unnecessarily costly and inconvenient.

• Fails to include new qualifying conditions—no new conditions will be considered for at least four more years, leaving many patients without legal access to treatment.

Why This Matters
While SB 1505 makes minor improvements, it ultimately reinforces a monopoly-driven system that limits affordability, access, and innovation in medical cannabis treatment.

Patients deserve a truly patient-centered program—one that increases access, allows more competition, and recognizes that treatment should be determined by doctors, not arbitrary THC limits.

Take Action!
Call your senators and demand REAL expansion—one that prioritizes patients over profits!

Tell them to support policies that:
✅ Remove artificial license caps to allow fair competition.
✅ Allow doctors—not lawmakers—to determine appropriate THC levels for patients.
✅ Expand the list of qualifying conditions so more Texans can access life-changing treatment.

Let’s make Texas a state that puts patients first!

Contact Information:
To express your views on SB 1505, you can contact the committee members directly.

Below are the phone numbers for their Capitol offices:

Chair: Senator Bryan Hughes
Capitol Office: Room GE.7
Phone: (512) 463-0101
Email: [email protected]

Vice-Chair: Senator Angela Paxton
Capitol Office: Room E1.806
Phone: (512) 463-0108
Email: [email protected]

Senator Paul Bettencourt
Capitol Office: Room E1.712senate.texas.gov+1houstonchronicle.com+1
Phone: (512) 463-0107
Email: [email protected]

Senator Brian Birdwell
Capitol Office: Room 1E.15
Phone: (512) 463-0122
Email: [email protected]

Senator Bob Hall
Capitol Office: Room E1.608
Phone: (512) 463-0102
Email: [email protected]

Senator Adam Hinojosa
Capitol Office: Room E1.608
Phone: (512) 463-0120
Email: [email protected]

Senator Mayes Middleton
Capitol Office: Room E1.606
Phone: (512) 463-0111
Email: [email protected]

Senator Tan Parker
Capitol Office: Room E1.608
Phone: (512) 463-0112
Email: [email protected]

Senator Charles Perry
Capitol Office: Room E1.806
Phone: (512) 463-0128
Email: [email protected]

Senator Charles Schwertner
Capitol Office: Room E1.608
Phone: (512) 463-0105
Email: [email protected]

Senator Judith Zaffirini
Capitol Office: Room 1E.15capitol.texas.gov+1senate.texas.gov+1
Phone: (512) 463-0121
Email: [email protected]

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Our Chapter Values

Our chapter board is made up of advocates, medical professionals, patients and caretakers. We advocate for our current medical cannabis program in Texas, the Texas Compassionate Use Program(TCUP), and we help to bring our all inclusive values to this program. Many patients have been left behind and we are here to help give those patients a voice so Texans can have a successful program that serves all patients, not just a select few.

After the approval of HB1325 we want to assure Texan residents understand the Texas Compassionate Use Program and, if need be, become patients with access to safe medicine.

ASA was founded in 2002, by medical cannabis patient Steph Sherer, as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine. With over 100,000 active members in all 50 states, ASA is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. Texans for Safe Access obtained its 501c3 non profit status in July 2019 opening the way for patient advocacy in the State.

On the national stage, ASA works to overcome political, social and legal barriers by creating policies that improve access to medical cannabis for patients and researchers through legislation, education, litigation, research, grassroots empowerment, advocacy and services for patients, governments, medical professionals, and medical cannabis providers.