Is cannabis legal in Texas?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Texas?

Cannabis in Texas is legal only under specific conditions. Texas allows medical cannabis only, and only low-THC products, through the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Recreational use is illegal. HB 46 (effective September 1, 2025) expanded the program by adding chronic pain and capping products at 10 mg THC per dose.

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Conditional: Texas allows medical cannabis only, and only low-THC products, through the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

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Summary

Texas allows medical cannabis only, and only low-THC products, through the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Recreational use is illegal. HB 46 (effective September 1, 2025) expanded the program by adding chronic pain and capping products at 10 mg THC per dose.

Source: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program · Updated July 16, 2026

Texas Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Texas →Conditional
Texas allows medical cannabis only, and only low-THC products, through the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Possession Limits in Texas →Restricted
Recreational possession is illegal in Texas, and 2 ounces or less is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Home Cultivation in Texas →Restricted
Home cultivation is illegal in Texas and is prohibited for everyone, including patients.
Public Use in Texas →Restricted
Cannabis use in public is not allowed in Texas — there is no lawful recreational public consumption.
Buying Cannabis in Texas →Conditional
Texas has no legal recreational cannabis market — only enrolled patients may buy, and only prescribed low-THC cannabis from licensed dispensing organizations.

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