Medical Cannabis in Texas - Everything You Need to Know

Chronic pain now qualifies for medical cannabis in Texas. Fill out the form to learn more about how to get a prescription.


Medical Cannabis in Texas 101

Read on to learn more about Texas medical cannabis, how to get a prescription and more.

What are some of the qualifying conditions for the Texas Compassionate Use Program? 

Texas residents are eligible to receive a medical cannabis prescription for more than 150 qualifying conditions, including: 

  • Chronic Pain
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • PTSD
  • Neuropathy (Nerve Pain)
  • Spasticity (Muscle Spasms)
  • Autism
  • Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders
  • Cancer
  • ALS
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s
  • Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia's
  • Terminal illnesses and patients under hospice care 
  • Over 150 Neurodegenerative Diseases 

What are examples of symptoms that medical marijuana may help alleviate?  

From anxiety and depression brought on by PTSD to appetite loss from cancer treatment, Texas medical marijuana patients can get the comfort and relief they deserve.  

  • Anxiety
  • Appetite loss
  • Depression
  • Inflammation
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle spasms  
  • Neuropathic pain  
  • Night terrors
  • Restlessness
  • Tremors 

How do Texans go about getting a prescription for medical marijuana?

Texas does not use medical marijuana cards or MMJ cards. Instead, Texans who qualify receive a medical marijuana prescription from a registered doctor. Ready to get a prescription? It’s a simple 3-step process:  

  1. Schedule an appointment with a doctor registered to prescribe medical cannabis.  
  2. Talk to a doctor.  
  3. Place an order and pick up your medicine from a Texas dispensary

Ready to get started? Click below to schedule an appointment. 

Are there legal marijuana dispensaries in Texas? 

Texas Original, the state's leading medical marijuana dispensary, offers pickup locations across Texas in 14 cities.  

Who is Texas Original? 

Texas Original is the leading licensed medical cannabis dispensary in Texas, working alongside physicians to provide the highest quality cannabis medicine to patients and families seeking relief.

  • Medical Marijuana Access Statewide: Texas Original has the largest distribution footprint of any licensed provider in Texas, offering several locations across the state where patients can pick up their medicine.  
  • First in Texas: In 2018, Texas Original opened the state’s very first medical marijuana dispensary in Austin.  
  • Higher Standards: Texas Original is defined by the integrity of its products. Texas Original holds its medicine to the highest standard for the highest possible quality and efficacy through a rigorous cultivation, manufacturing and certification process that has redefined Texas’ cannabis production. 

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