Texas
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Texas Cannabis Laws

Texas runs a low-THC medical program — the Compassionate Use Program — significantly expanded by House Bill 46 in 2025.

Last reviewed: June 19, 2026

Francine Whu Muhammad, JD
Reviewed byFrancine Whu Muhammad, JDSenior Director, Compliance & Enterprise Risk

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Market Status
Medical — low-THC (Compassionate Use Program)
Traceability
Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT)
Regulator
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Market Overview

Texas operates a limited medical program — the Compassionate Use Program (CUP), established by Senate Bill 339 in 2015 and regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The program provides low-THC cannabis to registered patients through a small number of licensed dispensing organizations. Prescriptions are tracked in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT).

Qualifying Conditions

Patients must be diagnosed by a qualified physician with one of the conditions covered by the program:

  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Multiple sclerosis and spasticity
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Autism
  • Cancer
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • An incurable neurodegenerative disease
  • Chronic pain (added by HB 46)
  • Traumatic brain injury (added by HB 46)
  • Crohn's disease and other inflammatory bowel disease (added by HB 46)

Approved Product Forms

  • Gummies and lozenges
  • Tinctures and oils
  • Topical lotions
  • Approved inhalers and vaping/aerosol devices (added by HB 46)
  • Transdermal patches and suppositories (added by HB 46)
Smoking prohibitedSmokable cannabis is not permitted under the Compassionate Use Program. Patients may only use the approved product forms above.

THC Limits & HB 46 Expansion

House Bill 46 (2025)HB 46 significantly expanded the Compassionate Use Program. It replaced the previous 1% THC-by-weight cap with a volumetric, per-package total-THC limit, increased the number of licensed dispensing organizations, authorized satellite storage and distribution locations, added qualifying conditions, and approved new product forms (including inhalers, vaping devices, and patches).

Taxes

Texas does not impose a special cannabis excise tax on the low-THC medical cannabis dispensed through the Compassionate Use Program.

Delivery

Licensed dispensing organizations may deliver low-THC cannabis directly to registered patients across the state. HB 46 authorized satellite storage and distribution locations to improve patient access statewide.

State Resources

Recent Updates

  • 2025 — House Bill 46 expanded qualifying conditions, approved product forms, licensed dispensing organizations, and changed how THC limits are measured.

Frequently asked questions

What type of cannabis market is Texas?
Texas is a Medical — low-THC (Compassionate Use Program) cannabis market.
Who regulates cannabis in Texas?
Cannabis in Texas is regulated by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
What cannabis traceability system does Texas use?
Texas uses Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) as its cannabis traceability system.
What are the cannabis purchase limits in Texas?
HB 46 significantly expanded the Compassionate Use Program. It replaced the previous 1% THC-by-weight cap with a volumetric, per-package total-THC limit, increased the number of licensed dispensing organizations, authorized satellite storage and distribution locations, added qualifying conditions, and approved new product forms (including inhalers, vaping de…
How is cannabis taxed in Texas?
Texas does not impose a special cannabis excise tax on the low-THC medical cannabis dispensed through the Compassionate Use Program.
Is cannabis delivery allowed in Texas?
Licensed dispensing organizations may deliver low-THC cannabis directly to registered patients across the state. HB 46 authorized satellite storage and distribution locations to improve patient access statewide.