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Learn more about marijuana in Texas

FAQs▼▲

Is Marijuana Legal in Texas?▼

Where Can I Consume Marijuana in Texas?▼

Medical cardholders are primarily restricted to consuming their medication within private residences.

Can I Grow Marijuana in Texas?▼

By Texas law, cardholders registered in the low-THC program cannot grow marijuana at home. Only licensed dispensing facilities can grow cannabis.

How Do I Get A Job in Texas Marijuana Dispensaries?▼

The Texas Department of Public Safety requires all workers seeking employment with a medical cannabis provider must meet the following criteria:

  • Be 18 years of age at minimum
  • Submit a complete set of fingerprints
  • Pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check

Dispensing Organizations will then submit a form (RSD-52s) for all qualified employees. Once the form is received, the employee will be issued an account in the state registry. Once registered, employees are emailed a link to create their account.

Once the account has been activated, the registration expires two years after the day of issuance, unless suspended or revoked.

Is Drug Testing for Marijuana Legal in Texas?▼

Yes, it is legal for employers in Texas to drug test employees for marijuana. All companies with an active business license - no matter the industry - must adhere to the Texas Workforce Commission's "Drug-Free Workplace Policy."

Is Marijuana Delivery Legal in Texas?▼

Marijuana can be delivered by dispensing locations to registered cardholders.

How Do You Pay for Marijuana in Texas Dispensaries?▼

Marijuana, though legal for limited purposes in Texas, remains federally illegal. This disparity between state and federal law means most purchases of low-THC cannabis products will be done with cash.

Laws▼▲

Marijuana is Legal▼

Texans have among the strictest of marijuana programs in the continental U.S., limited to a single approved medical condition. While advocates continue to lobby for a much expanded program, as of August 2018 legislators have yet to take action.

Lawmakers in the state capitol have repeatedly introduced legislation relating to marijuana, including adult-use legalization, expanded qualifying conditions and the decriminalization of marijuana under certain volumes.

Several localities and cities have decriminalized marijuana within their boundaries.

In June 2015, The Texas Compassionate Use Act was signed into law. The law required the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to develop a secure registry for physicians seeking to suggest low-THC marijuana products.

The Texas Compassionate Use Act defines “low-THC cannabis” as marijuana containing 10 percent or more cannabidiol (CBD) and not more than 0.5 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

The Bill required three licensed dispensing organizations by Sept. 1, 2017. More licenses will be issued as necessary. A license allows dispensing organizations to grow, process, and dispense low-THC products to patients.

Possession Limits in Texas▼

The volume of low-THC marijuana patients may possess is based on the doctor’s assessment of the individual patient’s condition. Therefore, no standard possession limit is available.

If an individual who is not a patient registered is caught in possession of marijuana of up to two ounces, misdemeanor charges, a max fine of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail are the penalties.

Possession of any marijuana concentrate is a felony criminal charge carrying up to two years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.

Only licensed dispensing facilities can sell cannabis, and only registered patients can possess cannabis.

Growing Marijuana at Home in Texas▼

Only licensed dispensing facilities can grow marijuana.

According to Texas Law, all marijuana cultivation is punishable based upon the aggregate weight of the plants found. If a plant has a weight, for instance, between 5 and 50 pounds, mandatory minimum jail time of no less than two years and up to $10,000 fines.  

Marijuana and Driving in Texas▼

Driving while under the influence of marijuana is strictly forbidden.

Dispensary agents delivering medical marijuana to a registered patient is legal, as is a patient traveling with medical marijuana products within Texas. However, no marijuana products may be brought in or out of Texas.

Texas Dispensaries

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