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Cannabis in Texas

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Medical only

Texas authorizes low-THC cannabis only through the DPS Compassionate Use Program for permanent Texas residents with qualifying conditions and prescriptions entered by qualified physicians. Patients must obtain products from licensed dispensing organizations; patient home cultivation and smoking are not authorized. General adult use, unlicensed sales, and possession outside the program are not authorized.

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Medical only

Texas authorizes low-THC cannabis only through the DPS Compassionate Use Program for permanent Texas residents with qualifying conditions and prescriptions entered by qualified physicians. Patients must obtain products from licensed dispensing organizations; patient home cultivation and smoking are not authorized. General adult use, unlicensed sales, and possession outside the program are not authorized.

Effective from
2026-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
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