Curious about getting a medical marijuana prescription in Texas but aren’t sure how? We’ve got you covered. In this guide, we will walk you through how to get a prescription in a few simple steps and how to find a Texas dispensary near you.
Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Texas?
Medical marijuana is legal in Texas for over 200 qualifying conditions under the Compassionate Use Program. In 2015, Texas enacted the Compassionate Use Act, a significant law that marked the first legal use of medical cannabis in the state. Since its inception, the Compassionate Use Program has expanded twice, adding over 150 eligible medical conditions that can benefit from medical cannabis.
How Do You Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Texas?
To qualify for medical marijuana in Texas, you must be a Texas resident with an approved condition. Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana include:
- PTSD
- Neuropathy
- Spasticity
- Autism
- Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders
- Cancer
- ALS
- MS
- Parkinson’s
- Alzheimer’s
- And Over 150 Neurodegenerative Diseases
Not sure if you qualify? Schedule an appointment with a registered physician to verify your eligibility and get a prescription.
Getting a Texas medical marijuana card or prescription can be completed in a few simple steps.
How Do You Get a Medical Marijuana Prescription?
The first step to getting medical marijuana prescription is to schedule an appointment with a doctor that is registered under the Compassionate Use Program. Unlike other states, Texas does not use medical marijuana cards. Instead, physicians write prescriptions that are uploaded to an online registry, where Texas medical marijuana dispensaries can access them. During the appointment, the doctor will review your medical records and confirm if you are eligible for medical cannabis, then discuss your treatment plan.
To schedule a telemedicine appointment with a registered doctor, click the button below.
Receive Your Medicine from a Texas Dispensary
Once you receive your medical marijuana prescription, you can contact a licensed Texas dispensary to purchase your medication. Texas Original is the only licensed medical marijuana dispensary that is based in the Lone Star State, offering patients the highest quality medicine made for Texans by Texans. Texas Original’s suite of products includes medical cannabis tinctures and the state’s first fast-acting gummies.
Texas Original is the first medical marijuana dispensary in Texas and offers the state’s leading medical-grade products.
In addition to its Austin dispensary, Texas Original offers several pickup locations across the Lone Star State to make receiving your medicine easy.
- San Antonio
- Waco
- Houston
- Frisco
- Fort Worth
- North Dallas
- Addison
- Arlington
- Lubbock
- Nacogdoches
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