Texas: Compassionate Use (Low-THC) Rules & Where to Verify
Last updated: June 18, 2026
Legal notice: This page is informational only and not legal advice. Texas laws and eligible conditions can change. Always verify on Texas DPS - Compassionate Use Program, the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT), and Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 487 linked below. See our Legal Disclaimer & No-Warranty and Terms of Use.
What Texas Allows (High Level)
- Low-THC medical access. Texas operates a state medical program limited to low-THC cannabis under the Compassionate Use Act.
- Physician & registry model. Eligible patients receive prescriptions from registered physicians and are recorded in CURT; dispensing is by licensed organizations.
- Rules change. Eligibility, prescribing, dispensing, and product requirements are defined by statute and DPS rules--use the official links below to confirm current requirements.
Start Here: Official Verification Links
- Texas DPS - Compassionate Use Program (CUP): https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program
- Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT): https://curt.dps.texas.gov/
- Texas Health & Safety Code, Ch. 487 (Compassionate-Use Act): https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/hs/htm/hs.487.htm
- Chapter 487 (official PDF, current): https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/hs/pdf/hs.487.pdf
Practical Notes
- No federal protection. Federal law still prohibits cannabis. Do not carry onto federal property or across state/national borders. See United States (Federal & State Overview).
- Driving/DUIC. Texas impaired-driving rules apply. Review TxDOT/DMV and local enforcement guidance.
- Check eligibility & dispensing locations. Use DPS CUP and CURT to confirm participating physicians and licensed dispensing organizations.
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