I'm about to sign a law that will lead to an FDA approved drug development clinical trial that will seek approval of ibogaine as a medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder and other behavioral health conditions, especially those suffered by our veterans. Texas will invest $50 million to support this research and these funds can be matched by grants and private investments. I'm proud to send it into law. Texas is now leading the way in the United States for the evaluation of ibogaine as a potential medication that can help improve the lives of so many Americans. (02:15–02:25)
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Asserts that Texas will invest $50 million in ibogaine research, with potential matching funds.
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