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Texas Medical Marijuana FAQs
Below are answers to the most common questions about the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Yes. Medical marijuana is legal for qualifying patients through the Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP). Patients must be evaluated by a physician registered with the program before receiving a prescription.
No. Texas does not issue medical marijuana cards. Once approved, your physician enters your prescription into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT), allowing licensed dispensaries to verify your eligibility.
To qualify, you must:
- Be a permanent Texas resident.
- Have a qualifying medical condition.
- Be evaluated by a physician registered with the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
- Receive a determination that medical cannabis is an appropriate treatment option.
Texas law allows physicians to prescribe medical cannabis for qualifying conditions, including:
- PTSD
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Autism
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- ALS
- Spasticity
- Seizure disorders
- Certain neurodegenerative diseases
- Other conditions approved under Texas law
If you're unsure whether you qualify, schedule an evaluation with one of our physicians.
Yes. Telemedicine appointments are available for many patients. During your virtual consultation, a licensed physician will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and determine whether you qualify under Texas law.
Most evaluations take between 15 and 30 minutes. Your physician will answer your questions and explain how the Texas Compassionate Use Program works.
Consultation fees vary depending on whether you're a new patient or renewing your prescription. Contact our office for current pricing.
No. Health insurance plans do not cover medical marijuana evaluations or cannabis products because cannabis remains federally restricted.
If approved, your physician enters your prescription into the Texas Compassionate Use Registry (CURT). There is no waiting period for a physical card.
You can then place an order with a licensed Texas dispensary.
Medical cannabis can only be obtained from licensed dispensaries participating in the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Many offer statewide delivery or convenient pickup locations.
No. Smoking cannabis is not permitted under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Available products may include:
- Gummies
- Tinctures
- Oils
- Lozenges
- Capsules
- Oral solutions
Your physician will recommend the product that best fits your treatment plan.
Texas regulates the types of medical cannabis products that may be prescribed and dispensed through licensed providers. Your physician will prescribe products that comply with current Texas law.
Disclaimer: This FAQ is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Eligibility for medical cannabis in Texas is determined by applicable state laws and a physician’s professional medical judgment.