Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Texas medical cannabis is legal and regulated through the Compassionate Use Program (CUP), where a registered physician enters your prescription into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT). It's overseen by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and products are dispensed only through state-licensed dispensaries. Recreational cannabis remains illegal.

You qualify by being evaluated by a CUP-registered physician who confirms you have a qualifying condition and that medical cannabis is appropriate for you. Complete a short form, meet a physician (telemedicine available), and if approved your prescription is entered into CURT. As of HB 46, qualifying conditions expanded to include chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, Crohn's disease, and terminal/hospice conditions, alongside PTSD, cancer, epilepsy, MS, ALS, autism, and more.

Current qualifying conditions include chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, epilepsy and seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, ALS, autism spectrum, Parkinson's, traumatic brain injury, Crohn's disease, terminal/hospice conditions, spasticity, neuropathy, and other incurable neurodegenerative diseases. A licensed physician confirms eligibility during your evaluation. View all qualifying conditions →

Possibly, and this changed recently. Under HB 46, chronic pain (severe pain lasting more than 90 days) is now a qualifying condition. Whether your back pain qualifies depends on a physician's evaluation of your diagnosis and history. The only way to know is to be evaluated by one of our registered physicians.

You may. Texas law covers a range of conditions, and a licensed physician makes the final call during your evaluation. The best way to find out is a quick eligibility check.

PTSD is a qualifying condition, and many patients seek care for trauma-related stress. General anxiety or depression on their own are not listed as standalone qualifying conditions, but a licensed physician determines eligibility based on your full history during the evaluation.

Fill out a short online form to check your eligibility, then book a private online appointment with one of our board-certified physicians. If they confirm you qualify, you'll receive your signed approval letter and your prescription is entered into CURT.

Most evaluations are completed online, from home, by video. It's private, secure, and HIPAA-compliant.

Timelines vary by patient and physician review, and same-day fast-track processing is available for renewals. We'll keep you updated at each step.

Medical records can be helpful but aren't always required. A licensed physician will review your condition and determine whether you qualify.

Texas doesn't issue a physical card. You get a prescription: check if you qualify, meet a licensed physician online, and if approved your prescription is entered into CURT, where dispensaries verify you with a valid ID. See the full step-by-step →

Wherever you are in Texas. Evaluations are done online by video, so you can see a licensed Texas physician from anywhere in the state, with no in-person visit required.

Only physicians registered with the Texas Compassionate Use Program and listed in CURT can prescribe medical cannabis. They must be licensed in Texas and board-certified in a specialty relevant to your condition. All physicians at Texas 420 Doctors are board-certified and registered with CURT.

Once your prescription is in CURT, you can fill it at any licensed Texas dispensing organization. You're not locked to one. Bring a valid government ID and the dispensary verifies you in CURT. HB 46 expanded the program from 3 to up to 15 licensed dispensaries plus approved satellite pickup sites. Delivery options vary by dispensary.

Texas dispenses medical cannabis in these formats: oils, tinctures, capsules, lozenges, and (following HB 46) additional forms such as patches, lotions, and non-smoked inhalation devices, subject to state approval and physician direction. Smoking raw cannabis flower remains prohibited.

No. Texas does not issue a physical medical marijuana card. Your approval lives digitally in CURT; licensed dispensaries verify you directly in the system using a valid government ID, and there's no card to carry.

During your consultation, your physician will guide you on the type of medical cannabis and route of administration best suited to your condition, symptoms, and lifestyle. Follow-up support is included for the year.

Our yearly membership is $197 for new patients (reg. $297). It covers your physician evaluation and follow-ups, your prescription entered in CURT, your signed approval letter, and a full year of care, with no hidden fees.

No. Insurance doesn't currently cover medical cannabis in Texas. That's why we keep our membership flat and affordable at $197/year, which includes your evaluation, follow-ups, and a full year of care.

Renewing is simple and doesn't require starting over. Renew online for $197/year, with same-day fast-track processing available at no extra cost. Renew before your prescription expires to avoid any gap in coverage. Renew now →

If it lapses, you lose your legal protection and access until you renew. Life happens. If you've expired, you can still get re-approved. Reach out and we'll walk you through it.

An active CURT prescription is what makes your possession and use of medical cannabis lawful in Texas. After your evaluation, if you qualify, you receive a signed approval letter from your physician. Keep your prescription current to stay protected.

A Texas medical cannabis prescription does not automatically cost you your firearms or invalidate a Texas License to Carry. Texas DPS states that participating in the Compassionate Use Program does not, by itself, disqualify you from obtaining or maintaining an LTC, and DPS does not believe the federal determination applied to some other states' marijuana programs applies in the same way to the Texas program. Our patients include attorneys, law enforcement officers, and veterans. Federal firearms law is a separate matter, and the ATF updated its definition of an unlawful user of a controlled substance in January 2026, so if firearms are an important part of your life, we recommend confirming your specific situation with a qualified attorney.

Within Texas, patients with a valid CURT prescription may carry their prescribed medical cannabis. Traveling outside Texas is different: cannabis remains illegal under federal law, which governs interstate and air travel, so crossing state lines carries legal risk even with a valid Texas prescription. We recommend not transporting your product out of state.

Possibly, but the order matters. Clear it with your parole officer first, because a prescription never overrides the conditions of your parole, and whether you may participate at all is your parole officer's call. If they approve, ideally in writing, the process is the same as for any other patient: an evaluation with a registered physician, who enters any prescription into CURT for a licensed dispensary to verify. Our medical marijuana on parole page explains the process step by step.

CURT is the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, the state system, overseen by the Texas Department of Public Safety, where your prescription is recorded. Licensed dispensaries verify eligible patients directly in CURT. See how it works →

Texas law historically labeled the program 'low-THC cannabis.' Since HB 46 the limit is measured per dose, not by percentage: up to 10 mg THC per dose and 1,000 mg per package. Your physician directs the appropriate product and dosage for your condition.