Cannabis in Texas

Adult-use cannabis is not legal in Texas. In 2015, the Texas Compassionate Use Act legalized high-CBD (at least 10%) and low-THC (no more than 0.5%) oil for epilepsy patients. In 2019, the law expanded to add several more conditions, but it is still extremely limited.

Overview of Key Texas Cannabis Laws

Is medical cannabis allowed? Limited to high-CBD (at least 10%), low-THC (no more than 0.5%) oil

Is adult-use cannabis allowed? No

Personal Laws

Cannabis has not been decriminalized in Texas. Possession of 2 oz. or less is a misdemeanor penalized with a maximum fine of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail.

Personal Possession

Overall Possession: None

Personal Growing

Personal growing is not allowed in Texas.

Registered Medical Patient Growing: N/A

Medical Cannabis Patient Qualification and Registry

Patients in Texas can only access high-CBD, low-THC cannabis oil if they have a qualifying condition and receive a prescription from a doctor registered to prescribe it with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Qualifying medical conditions include:

Epilepsy
A seizure disorder
Multiple Sclerosis
Spasticity
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Autism
Terminal cancer
Incurable neurodegenerative diseases

Business Laws

The state of Texas does not have a regulated cannabis industry. There are three vertically integrated and licensed “dispensing organizations” that each operate as cultivator, processor, and dispensary.

License Types

Dispensing Organization

License Fees

N/A

License Timeline

The state is not issuing new licenses.

Testing

Testing is required.

Training

There is no required training for cannabis industry business owners or workers in Texas.

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Sources and More Information

Data current as of 1/24/20.