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Program: No medical program
Legal allotment: Low-THC only · physician-set amount
Qualifying conditions: 9 listed conditions
Out-of-state cards: Not accepted

The figures above are re-checked against Texas's official program sources every month.

Texas's Compassionate Use Program is administered by the Department of Public Safety under the Texas Compassionate-Use Act (SB 339, 2015). The program permits low-THC cannabis (≤0.5% THC by weight) for patients with qualifying conditions; the qualifying-condition list has since been expanded to over 100 conditions. Only licensed dispensaries (CUPs) may dispense. Smokable cannabis and personal cultivation are NOT permitted.

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Key Rules

Possession

Patients may possess low-THC cannabis (≤0.5% THC by weight) as prescribed by a qualified physician. No smokable cannabis.

Transportation

Low-THC cannabis products must be in their original packaging and stored out of reach of the driver during transport.

Employment

Texas law does not require employers to accommodate medical cannabis use. Consult your employer's policy and an attorney.

Travel

Cannabis may not be taken across state lines. Doing so violates federal law.

Renewal

Physician prescriptions must be renewed per DPS rules; consult your qualified physician for renewal cycles.

Qualifying Conditions

Epilepsy and seizure disordersMultiple sclerosisSpasticityAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Autism spectrum disorderCancerPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Incurable neurodegenerative diseaseAny condition the patient's physician certifies is a qualifying condition (list expanded to 100+)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is allowed?

Only low-THC cannabis (≤0.5% THC by weight) — no smokable cannabis. The qualifying-condition list has been expanded to 100+ conditions.

Can I grow my own?

No. Personal cultivation is not permitted under Texas's program.

Where can I buy it?

Only at state-licensed Compassionate-Use Program (CUP) dispensaries. Use the DPS site for the current list.

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