State Guide
Texas Cannabis Laws
Medical marijuana, hemp and THCA rules, the 2027 legislative session and local guides, organized by the question you are trying to answer.
Texas has three separate rule sets. The state medical program, state hemp rules, and federal law each answer a different question. A product can be legal under one and not another, so check the layer that applies to you.
Medical marijuana in Texas · Texas cannabis bills and the 2027 session · Hemp, THCA and delta-8 rules · Elections and advocacy · City guides
Medical marijuana in Texas
How the state's medical program works, who qualifies and where patients fill a recommendation.
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Texas (2026 Guide)A step-by-step 2026 guide to getting a Texas medical marijuana card: qualifying conditions, the online evaluation process, costs, and how to buy legally.Texas Medical Marijuana CardEverything about the Texas medical marijuana card: what it covers, who qualifies, how to apply online, and how it differs from hemp-derived THCA.Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis in TexasThe current Texas medical cannabis qualifying conditions, important eligibility distinctions, and how a prescription is entered in CURT.Texas Medical Marijuana DispensariesHow Texas medical marijuana dispensaries work under the Compassionate Use Program, who can shop, delivery options, and how to get registered.Texas Medical Marijuana Registry Tops 60,000 PatientsTexas's Compassionate Use Registry surpassed 60,000 active patients this month, and Texas Original opened a sixth satellite dispensing location as enrollment keeps climbing after last year's qualifying-condition expansion.Chronic Pain and Medical Cannabis in TexasWhat Texas law means by chronic pain, who may qualify for low-THC cannabis, what the evidence shows, and how a CURT prescription works.PTSD and Medical Cannabis in TexasPTSD qualifies for medical cannabis in Texas. Learn what the evidence does and does not show, the risks to discuss, and how CURT access works.Can Veterans Get Medical Marijuana in Texas?Whether veterans can get medical marijuana in Texas, how PTSD qualifies, why VA doctors cannot prescribe, and how to get evaluated online.TSA and Medical Marijuana: A Texas Patient Travel GuideWhat TSA’s cannabis policy means for Texas medical patients, including federal rules, airport referrals, CBD exceptions, and safer travel planning.What Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Actually Means for Texas PatientsMedical marijuana under a state license is already Schedule III federally. Broader rescheduling is still pending, with DEA briefs due August 17. Here is what changed for Texas CURT patients and what hasn't.
Texas cannabis bills and the 2027 session
Bill filing for the 90th Legislature opened Nov. 9, 2026. The session convenes Jan. 12, 2027.
Texas 2027 Cannabis Bills Filed: Legalization, HB 330 and MoreSix cannabis bills were among the first filed for the 2027 Texas session, including three adult-use legalization bills and HB 330, which would add menstrual cramps to the medical program.The Path to Marijuana Legalization in Texas After the 2026 ElectionA factual guide to the regular-session and special-session paths for marijuana legalization in Texas after the 2026 election.Texas Hemp Bills Missing as Marijuana Bills Advance | Colton LutherMarijuana legalization bills are already filed for Texas' 90th Legislature, but no dedicated hemp or THCA regulatory bill has surfaced. Colton Luther warns advocates to act.Who Can Undo Texas Hemp Rules? A Layer-by-Layer MapThe Texas "THC ban" was never passed as a law. It is agency rules, a court fight and a Dec. 11 federal change. Who can undo each layer, how fast, and whether THCA flower can come back.Texas Cannabis in 2027: How to Stay Involved and Hold Lawmakers AccountableTexas voters changed the governor, lieutenant governor and House majority, but hemp THC and medical cannabis rules change only when lawmakers act. How to participate in 2027.Find Your Texas Lawmakers and Write Them About CannabisEnter a Texas address to find your state representative and senator, review verified contact information, and create an editable constituent email about cannabis and hemp legislation.
Hemp, THCA and delta-8 rules
Texas hemp rules are separate from the medical program and from federal hemp law. These pages track each layer.
Is THCA Still Legal in Texas? Possession, Sales and Online OrdersTexas restricts retail high-THCA flower through a total-THC rule, but that commercial rule does not create a new possession crime. Here is what consumers need to know.Texas Delta-8 Rules: What Hemp Products Are Affected?Texas says its delta-8 controlled-substance schedule takes effect July 31. Here is what DSHS says is affected, and how smokeable hemp differs.Trump Signs Funding Bill, Moving Hemp THC Deadline to December 11President Trump signed H.R. 6500, moving new federal hemp-THC restrictions to December 11, 2026. Texas's separate hemp rules remain unchanged.Texas Hemp Appeal Argument Canceled After Voters Replace the CourtThe Fifteenth Court of Appeals canceled the December 8 oral argument in the Texas hemp-rules appeal after voters replaced its three Republican justices. The case will be reset. The rules remain in effect.When a Medical Marijuana Prescription Is Really a Permission SlipTexas says physician supervision makes medical cannabis safer than hemp. But when approval takes minutes, dosing follows patient requests, and follow-up is optional, the doctor may be selling access rather than managing treatment.
Elections and advocacy
Who voted how, what the 2026 results changed, and the people pushing for reform.
Texas Election Results 2026: What They Mean for Hemp THCTexas Democrats won the governor's office and control of the Texas House. What the post-election balance means for hemp THC, medical cannabis and 2027 legislation.Texas Cannabis Voter Guide 2026: Hemp, THC and Marijuana Voting RecordsAn archived 2026 Texas cannabis voter guide with official hemp and THC voting records, plus links to election results and the Texas Cannabis Action Center.Will Gina Hinojosa Legalize Marijuana in Texas? Her Stance and a Realistic TimelineGov.-elect Gina Hinojosa promises Texans a vote on THC, not legal marijuana by decree. What she has said, what the Legislature must do, a realistic timeline, and how to contact your lawmakers.Texas Cannabis Advocacy Pioneers: A Profile SeriesA CannaWize profile series on the Texas hemp farmers, business owners, patients, veterans and organizers who shaped Texas cannabis advocacy, from decriminalization campaigns to the 2025 THC ban fight.
City guides
Local rules, delivery and medical access by city.
THCA Houston: Texas Rules, Delivery, Medical AccessA current Houston THCA guide covering Texas hemp rules, total THC testing, delivery checks, labels, and the separate Compassionate Use Program.Austin Cannabis, THCA and Hemp GuideAustin cannabis, THCA and hemp rules, delivery checks, medical access and practical questions to ask before ordering.San Antonio Cannabis, THCA and Hemp GuideSan Antonio hemp and cannabis guide covering Texas rules, delivery, lab reports and medical access.
Compare other states
See how Texas bills compare with the rest of the country in our state medical marijuana directory and the cannabis policy tracker.
This hub links to CannaWize reporting and is reviewed when the linked pages change. Educational only, not medical or legal advice. Confirm current rules with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Legislature.