TX • United States

Cannabis in Texas

CBD / low-THC only

Compassionate-use low-THC program; broader reform debated.

What this means in Texas

Limited low-THC oil only
Access restricted to qualifying conditions and tightly controlled CBD/low-THC formulations.
Recreational is illegal
Possession of THC-rich flower or products remains a criminal offense.

Rules vary by city and county. Possession limits, public-use rules, and home-grow caps should be verified with your state's cannabis control board before relying on this.

What makes Texas different

Texas's distinctive cannabis story

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) is one of the most restrictive medical cannabis programs in the country, limited to specific qualifying conditions with very low THC caps.
Largest US state population with no broad medical or adult-use cannabis access.

Historical milestones in Texas

2026-04-20
Compassionate-use list expands
Texas added new qualifying conditions to the Compassionate Use Program, including chronic pain in select cases.

Coming soon: cultivation, sales, and tax rules

We're rolling out per-state cultivation limits, license paths, fees, and tax data one state at a time. Texas is on the list.

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Major cities in Texas

Cities layer their own ordinances on top of state law: possession in public, dispensary zoning, on-site consumption. City-level pages for Texas are on the way. Until then, check the local cannabis-control page for your city.

Get involved in Texas

Reform happens when people show up. These national orgs have state chapters or active programs in Texas. Check their state pages for local coalitions.

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