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Medical use:CBD Only
Recreational:No

Texas is one of the states that’s coming around to the idea of medical marijuana slowly but surely. For now, weed is still completely illegal and not decriminalized. It has a very limited medical program, but it only offers hemp products that contain less than 1% THC. Recently, though, they began allowing hemp-derived edibles to contain more THC, so things may change soon. Other forms of marijuana consumption, such as smoking, vaping, and edibles, remain illegal. Possession of marijuana up to two ounces is considered a Class B misdemeanor under Texas law, and getting caught will incur fines or jail time.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024.

Source: States and territories legislation, NBC reports, NCSLMap data: Tlegrams/NPR Created with Datawrapper

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Texas' Compassionate Use Program allows patients with qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, terminal cancer, and PTSD (recently added), to access low-THC cannabis with a prescription. The THC content in these products cannot exceed 1%.

No, Texas does not offer reciprocity for medical marijuana cards. Out-of-state patients cannot legally purchase or use medical marijuana in Texas, even if their home state allows it.

No, cultivating cannabis in Texas, even for personal or medical use, remains illegal. Anyone caught growing marijuana plants can face severe legal penalties, including felony charges, depending on the number of plants involved.

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