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Texas does not charge a sales tax on medical marijuana.
Recreational cannabis is not legal in the state of Texas.
No. Only doctors with a medical specialty relevant to treating the patient's qualifying conditions can recommend medical marijuana in Texas.
In order to qualify for medical marijuana in Texas, you need to be a permanent resident of the state. The proof required will be up to your doctor's discretion.
Texas doesn't provide medical marijuana cards for its patients. The prescribing physician will enter your information into the CURT system if you're approved and upload your prescription. You'll be responsible for regular follow-ups with your doctor to maintain your prescription. Your first follow-up will be at three months, with the second appointment included in the initial cost. Some conditions may warrant more frequent appointments or a more thorough evaluation at a physical office. This decision is strictly up to your physician. Annual renewals will always be the same price as your initial appointment with the first follow-up included.
Texas does not limit the amount of medical cannabis patients can purchase. Instead, the state imposes limits on the THC concentration of the available cannabis. All medical cannabis available to patients in Texas contains 1% or less THC by weight.
This is up to your doctor. Texas does not address possession purchase limits. Instead, the state controls the amount of THC that can be present in medical cannabis products. Only products with a THC concentration of 1% or less by weight are available to patients in Texas.
No. In fact, Texas explicitly bans the smoking of cannabis. Smokable cannabis products are not available in Texas.
Texas specifically bans smoking and vaping of medical cannabis. It allows any form of consumption other than smoking. For purposes of practicality though, currently, the only types of products available are oral-administration products like gummies, chocolate, lozenges, drinks, and tinctures. Product selection will surely expand as the program does.
No. According to the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 487, local municipalities may not ban state-licensed cannabis facilities or limit possession of cannabis by registered patients.
Yes, you can, but delivery options are still very limited in Texas, so call your selected dispensary to see if they are offering this option.
Recreational cannabis is not legal in the state of Texas.
This is up to the dispensary.
You can find a very limited selection of infused foods at dispensaries, like drinks and chocolate bars. Other forms of edibles are allowed, but the program is very young and product selection is limited based on demand.
A patient’s legal guardian is able to pick up their cannabis prescription as long as their doctor registers them in the CURT system.
Cannabis products should be sealed in their original container during transport in Texas. It's illegal to consume cannabis while operating a vehicle or be impaired while driving.
Most public consumption laws are based around smoking or vaping because these forms can expose bystanders to cannabis. Texas doesn't specifically address public consumption since it doesn't allow smoking. Treat your medical marijuana products as you would any other prescription and keep them away from children, don't operate heavy machinery while under the influence, and don't give your medicine to other people, even if they're medical marijuana patients as well.
No. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Texas, and smoking or vaping isn't allowed.
No, smokable medical marijuana was explicitly not included in the state’s definition of medical use.
Texas doesn't allow the cultivation of medical marijuana for personal use.
The Texas MMJ legislation does not legalize the cultivation of marijuana for personal use. We’ll update this page as soon as home cultivation is legalized.
Texas does not have a traditional caregiver program. Instead, the prescribing doctor will enter the parents' or guardians' information into the CURT system so they can pick up prescriptions for minors or those under their care. Be prepared to give the physician the last five digits of your social security number as this information is required in CURT.
Texas does not have a traditional caregiver program and does not evaluate caregivers. If you're the parent or guardian of an incapacitated patient, the prescribing doctor will enter your information into the CURT system so you can pick up their prescriptions.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is responsible for overseeing the state’s medical marijuana program.
For more information on the Texas Compassionate Use Program, visit the Texas Department of Public Safety website.
Absolutely. You have the right to see whatever practitioner you choose to renew your medical marijuana certification, so long as they're licensed in the state and qualified to certify patients for cannabis use. All NuggMD practitioners are fully licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have obtained all state required education and certifications to recommend cannabis.