Overview
Texas doesn't allow recreational cannabis. Its Compassionate Use Program allows low-THC cannabis by prescription for qualifying conditions, and there's no physical medical card.
Who qualifies
- Texas resident with a qualifying condition, including epilepsy and seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, ALS, autism, cancer, PTSD and incurable neurodegenerative diseases
- HB 46 (2025) added conditions including chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, Crohn's disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases, and terminal illness or hospice care
Step-by-step: how to apply
- Texas has no physical medical card.
- See a physician registered in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT).
- The physician enters a prescription for low-THC cannabis in CURT.
- Bring your ID and last name to a licensed dispensing organization to fill it.
How much it costs
- State fee: No state card fee
- Doctor visit: set by the practitioner or clinic, not the state, and usually not covered by insurance. Compare a few registered providers, including telehealth where the state allows it.
Renewal
Per physician prescription. Ask your physician when your prescription needs to be renewed so you don't lose access.
Where to buy
Once your physician enters a prescription in CURT, you can fill it at a licensed dispensing organization in Texas. Only buy from state-licensed businesses; check the Texas DPS Compassionate Use Program for licensed locations.
Official program
Apply and check current rules directly with the Texas DPS Compassionate Use Program. For business licensing in Texas, see our Texas marijuana license guide, or browse medical card guides for every state.
Sources
MarijuanaLicense.com is an independent informational resource, not a government agency, and this guide isn't medical or legal advice. Talk with a licensed healthcare provider about whether medical cannabis is right for you.
