AUSTIN (KXAN) — Medical marijuana could become a reality in Texas.

It is one of the many issues Texas Republicans approved during their convention this past weekend. Members agreed to improve on the Compassionate Use Act; specifically for cannabis. However, they said the party is still opposed to legalizing illicit or synthetic drugs.

During the last legislative session, state lawmakers approved using cannabis oil to treat epilepsy. The law calls for security checks and specific guidelines for recommendations. Additionally, the law demands DPS give at least three licenses to growers by Sept. 1, 2017.

The Texas Compassionate Use Act was signed by Govern Abbott and went into effect June 1, 2015. Under the bill, physicians are required to register their cannabis oil treatments with DPS.

Starting July 2016, the online database will be updated for those wanting to submit an application for licensing. By June 2017, DPS will start accepting licenses for dispensing organizations.