Texas Has a Limited Cannabis Program
Texas Compassionate Use Act (SB 339) signed 2015, expanded by HB 1535 (2021). Very restrictive low-THC program.
Texas Cannabis Quick Facts
| Status | Limited Medical (Compassionate Use) |
| Recreational | Not Legal |
| Medical | Not Available |
| Decriminalized | No |
| Possession Limit | Registered patients: low-THC cannabis (1% THC max since 2021) |
| Regulatory Agency | Texas Department of Public Safety Compassionate Use Registry |
Penalties & Enforcement
Possession under 2 oz: Class B misdemeanor, up to 180 days and $2,000 fine. 2-4 oz: Class A misdemeanor. Over 4 oz: felony.
Cannabis possession carries criminal penalties in Texas. If you are traveling from a legal state, you must consume or dispose of all cannabis products before entering Texas. Interstate transport is a federal crime.
What You Need to Know
1% THC cap (raised from 0.5% in 2021). Only 3 licensed dispensing organizations. No smokable flower. Some cities (Austin, Dallas, San Antonio) have reduced enforcement.
Nearby States with Legal Cannabis
Texas borders or is near states with legal recreational cannabis. Remember: transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime, even between two legal states.
- New Mexico — Recreational & Medical
Learn More
- Understanding State Cannabis Laws — how state and federal laws interact
- What to Expect at a Dispensary — first visit guide
- Dosing Fundamentals — start low, go slow
- Drug Interactions — check before combining cannabis with medications
- Driving & Impairment — DUI laws apply in every state
For support with quitting or cutting back on cannabis, visit our companion site CannabisDependence.org