Texas Compassionate Use Program
After obtaining a medical marijuana prescription in San Antonio or other Texas cities, usage is legal for medicinal purposes only. However, under Texas law, recreational use is currently prohibited by law.
To receive a medical marijuana prescription in Texas:
- Patient will need to be a permanent resident of Texas.
- Have a state-approved physician make a medically qualifying diagnosis.
- Be added to the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
To receive your medical marijuana prescription in Texas, you may purchase cannabis from any dispensary in the state after being added to the Texas Compassionate Use Program Registry.
Dispensaries have access to the Compassionate Registry, can verify your approval, go over all products with you, and make suggestions for a personalized plan for your specific needs.
No, there is no Texas mmj card.
There will be a phone number on the side of your medical marijuana prescription bottle that they can call to verify that you are in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
The dispensary can guide dosing for you through the Texas Compassionate Use Program. To learn more, you can contact the dispensary, Texas Original, at 512-614-0343.
Your medical marijuana Texas prescription will be valid for one year.
No. However, you do need to be a Texas resident with a verifiable Texas address to qualify under the Compassionate Use Program Texas.
No, medical marijuana in Texas is low in THC, the compound that causes a “high.” Medical marijuana is made to help with symptoms like pain, anxiety, or sleep problems without making you feel impaired.