The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has approved a broad definition of “incurable neurodegenerative disease,” a condition that now qualifies a patient to participate in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T.CUP). As of December 5, 2019, patients with the following diagnosis (and more than 100 others) may participate in our state’s low-THC medical cannabis program:Alzheimer’s Disease and several forms of dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, several forms of muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s Disease, motor neuron diseases like ALS, multiple mitochondrial conditions, creatine disorders, and neurotransmitter defect. Find a full list of the newly added conditions here. Additionally, the rule allows “a treating physician of a patient suffering from an incurable neurodegenerative disease not listed… may submit a request to the department to have a disease added.” More information about this new definition, the […]

We’re kicking off the new year with a series of 10 regional advocacy workshops throughout the state. Click the city nearest you for event details and registration:San Antonio: Friday, January 10 | Victoria: Saturday, January 11Bryan: Monday, January 13 | Lufkin: Thursday, January 16 Tyler: Friday, January 17 | Fort Worth: Saturday, January 18Lubbock: Monday, January 20 | Midland: Tuesday, January 21 Austin: Saturday, January 25 | Houston: January 29 Foundation for an Informed Texas will be collaborating with our coalition, Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, to bring timely curriculum to each of our workshops. Together, we will cover:  All materials will be provided and admission is free, but registration is strongly encouraged as seating is limited. Business casual attire encouraged. These events are a great way to get to know other cannabis advocates in your area. We hope you can join us and […]

On this #GivingTuesday, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) met to hear from experts and the public regarding the emerging public health concerns from the rise in e-cigarette use and “vaping,” especially among minors; and to determine if additional policies or laws are needed to protect the public’s health. The HHS Committee heard from several panels of doctors, educators, bureaucrats and other experts. Then they accepted comments from the public. Our executive director was present to offer a Vaping/Vaporizing Fact Sheet and thoughtful testimony. Please make a donation to support our important interim education. “You outlaw it or you can regulate it, which we do not have the resources and bureaucracy to do. And let’s not forget that personal responsibility is important,” said […]

#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in countries around the world. Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. Make a tax-deductible gift today to Foundation for an Informed Texas (FIT), whose educational mission covers providing Texans with knowledge about cannabis, the biological mechanisms, the physiological aspects and socio-economic impacts through tools and resources such as seminars, trainings, and on-line resources. Every act of generosity counts, and each means even more when we give together.  Make a one time donation or become a sustaining donor we can rely on during the interim and leading into the 2021 Legislative Session. Thank you […]

As our team continues to educate and empower Texans, we wanted to let you know about a great opportunity to support the educational efforts of the Foundation for an Informed Texas (FIT) while shopping on Amazon. Through the AmazonSmile program, a small percentage of every purchase you make on Amazon will be donated to a charity you select. Please select FIT as your prefered charity before you do all your BLack Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping. You can set it up quickly and easily by going to Smile.Amazon.com and entering Foundation for an Informed Texas as your designated charity.  The program is operated by Amazon, so the shopping experience is exactly the same — except that 0.5% of the price of each product you purchase on Amazon will […]