TexMed Cannabis is a free informational tool designed to help individuals learn more about the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), the state’s medical cannabis system. The purpose of the TexMed Cannabis App is to make publicly available resources more accessible to Texans who are curious, considering treatment, or simply want to better understand the program. Important Note: TexMed Cannabis is not a doctor, lawyer, pharmacy, or government agency. It does not offer medical advice, legal interpretation, or prescribe cannabis. It simply organizes verified information to help Texans make informed decisions.

TexMed Cannabis is free because we believe that access to clear, unbiased information about medical cannabis in Texas should be available to everyone—especially those navigating health challenges. The app is supported by our mission to increase public understanding and reduce confusion around TCUP.

No. While we love the people who help lead the great State of Texas, TexMed Cannabis is an independent educational resource. It is not affiliated with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the state government, or any regulatory body. We aggregate and simplify public information to help Texans better understand the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).

We aim to review and update the content regularly, especially when there are changes in Texas law, eligible conditions, or updates to the broader Texas medical cannabis environment. Each section will note the date of last update or reference specific laws that have associated dates.

To qualify as a medical patient for the Texas' Compassionate Use Program (CUP), you must: Be a permanent Texas resident Have a qualifying condition, including: Epilepsy Seizure Disorder Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Spasticity Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Autism Cancer Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Incurable Neurodegenerative Disease Chronic Pain Ulcerative Colitis Hospice/Palliative Care TBI Be prescribed by a qualified CUP physician who determines the benefit outweighs the risk, you can do this easily with some of our telehealth partners Veriheal (https://www.veriheal.com/) or Leafwell (https://leafwell.com/medical-card/jennysrose)

No. There’s no state registration or patient fee. Your TCUP-certified physician will enter your info into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) with your verified prescription. There may be a physician fee to get your medical prescription from a qualified doctor, though many organizations do sponsor or help to cover for these fees.

No age limit appears to exist for medical cannabis, patients under 18 may need a legal guardian to assist with approval, prescriptions, and pickups.

No. Only permanent residents of Texas can receive a TCUP prescription.

Yes. Legal guardians listed in CURT may pick up medicine on behalf of the patient by showing valid ID.

No. Only prescriptions issued by Texas CUP physicians can be filled in Texas by licensed dispensaries.

Generally, no. Most other states do not recognize TCUP prescriptions, and possession of cannabis outside Texas could be illegal under current laws.

Within Texas, yes. But do not cross state lines with medical cannabis—even if you're traveling to another legal state. Federal law prohibits transport across state borders..flying also includes going through federal registered land (TSA) and may involve legal risk since cannabis remains federally restricted

No. Only licensed dispensaries may grow cannabis in Texas for low-THC products.

No. Texas law specifically excludes smoking from the definition of medical use. Prescription based inhalers, vaporizers, or nebulizers can be allowed on a case by case basis.

Protections are limited to your prescription and covering your ownership of the product, it does not cover other actions, behaviors, or misunderstandings where other laws are broken. We advise all patients to contact a cannabis friendly attorney or visit their policy organizations to further understand their rights.

Your Texas Compassionate Use Program registered physician enters the medical cannabis prescription in CURT. Go to a licensed dispensary with your name, DOB, and other identity verification materials. Conduct a check in process form at the licensed dispensary

First, double-check spelling, identity registration in CURT, or SSN. Then, contact your doctor to confirm they entered the prescription into CURT.

Currently licensed dispensaries include: Texas Original (formerly Compassionate Cultivation) Fluent (formerly Cansortium Texas) Goodblend (formerly Surterra Texas) Recent law bill HB46 also just approved room for another 12 licenses to be issued by 2026

Your physician will determine the amount needed for a 90-day supply, but each unit must: Be no more than 10 mg of THC per dose Be packaged with no more than 1 gram of total THC Before Sept 1, 2025 these laws are not applicable and the existing medical products available at dispensaries with your prescription are compliantly available

Prescriptions typically last up to 90 days, but the physician decides volume during that time based on your needs.

Yes, your physician may update the prescription in CURT at any time.

Most CUP physicians will require some form of check-in or follow-up before renewing or adjusting a prescription. If your prescription is not changing and within the regular time window, you simply visit your local licensed dispensary for a prescription refill.

Yes. These forms are allowed under TCUP. However, smoking and vaping are not.

Currently, smoking and vaping are prohibited, but new law HB46 allows for vaporizers, inhalers, or nebulizer-compatible devices to be prescribed by doctors.

As far as we are aware, patients are not legally protected from employment decisions. Talk to your HR team or attorney if this may affect your job. This is an area for many policy organizations and activists to improve for patients.

You can search using the TexMed Cannabis App or use the CURT registry. It also helps to ask your primary doctor if they have connections with partnering doctors.

Yes, but only a Texas TCUP-certified physician can write the prescription.

Speak with a TCUP physician. Doctors can now submit to the Dept of State Health Services though the physician portal with the new condition. They must follow the law, but new conditions may be added in future legislation and submitted by doctors.

With a verified prescription, you can order online, by phone, or in person. The dispensary who offers delivery or in person options will verify your prescription after it is entered into CURT by your physician.

Yes. Most licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas offer delivery, sometimes for free or with minimum order amounts.

The TexMed Cannabis App offers this via Market Data page, it does require a log in but is offered for free to any and all registered users.

No. currently insurance does not cover any medical cannabis products in Texas. Some dispensaries offer discounts for veterans, low-income patients, or loyalty programs.

If you have a valid prescription from a CURT registered physician, Present your ID and details matching your CURT prescription. Ensure your products are clearly labeled, sealed, and located in the proper place in your vehicle. We do not recommend carrying medical cannabis products in Texas without a valid prescription.

No. Sharing medical cannabis prescriptions is illegal, even with other patients. Encourage them to speak with their physician and be registered with the program.

As long as you remain a Texas resident, your eligibility continues. Update your address with your physician and the CURT registry if necessary.

No. TexMed Cannabis does not promote, recommend, or endorse any specific physician, clinic, or health provider. However, we may provide a list of currently registered physicians and licensed dispensaries as published by the state for informational purposes only.

No. TexMed Cannabis does not process prescriptions or applications. Only a state-registered physician can determine your eligibility and input your information into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT). We can help you find physicians easier through our list of physicians from the CURT registry as well as telehealth providers who stand to support medical cannabis in Texas.