Nine years ago, medical cannabis in Texas looked very different.
When Texas Original planted its first cannabis seeds on October 31, 2017, the Compassionate Use Program was helping patients living with intractable epilepsy.
Since then, the program has expanded to serve more patients across the state. As we celebrate nine years, we’re looking back at the milestones that have advanced medical cannabis in Texas.Â
The Early Days of Medical Cannabis in Texas
When we first started growing medical cannabis for Texans, our mission was to create the highest-quality medicine that changes people’s lives.
Over the years, the program grew and expanded to new conditions, product options and locations across Texas. More research became available, more physicians became involved and more Texans learned that medical cannabis was legally available in their home state.
How HB 46 Changed Medical Cannabis in Texas
House Bill 46 brought one of the most significant expansions to Texas’ medical cannabis program. Here are some of the biggest improvements that were made to the Compassionate Use Program.
- New Conditions: Texans living with chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic brain injury, terminal illnesses and patients receiving hospice or palliative care now qualify for medical cannabis in Texas.
- Updated THC Regulations: The previous THC cap was replaced with milligram-based dosing, making new products like concentrates and medical cannabis vaporization possible.
- New Medical Cannabis Products: Pulmonary inhalation was added as an approved way to take medical cannabis under House Bill 46. In 2026, Texas Original released the state’s first medical cannabis vaporizers in strains like Blue Dream, OG Kush and more.
- Expanded Access Across Texas: Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries can now store medicine at additional locations outside of Austin. With more pickup locations and same-day pickup available in major Texas regions, Texans can get their medicine faster and closer to home.
From South Austin to Bastrop: Growing to Serve More Texas Patients
With more Texans gaining access to medical cannabis, we needed more room to grow. In September 2025, we moved from our 7,700-square-foot South Austin facility into a new 75,000-square-foot headquarters in Bastrop. Nine years after planting our first seeds, our medicine now grows under the Bastrop sun.
From our new home in Bastrop, we serve patients with local Texas-grown medicine at more than 18 locations and through delivery.
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As the Program Grew, So Did the Medicine
As access has expanded, so have the ways patients can use medical cannabis. In June 2026, we released the state’s first medical cannabis vaporization devices, bringing patients a fast-acting inhalable option.
A few months later, we introduced our first one-gram all-in-one devices and three Texas-inspired strains: Hill Country Kush, Padre Pineapple and Marfa Lights.
Today, patients can choose from a wide range of medical cannabis products, including concentrates, edibles, topicals, beverages and tinctures.
How Medical Cannabis is Helping Texas Patients
Some of the most important milestones in our nine-year history have come from hearing how medical cannabis has helped the patients we serve.
We’ve heard from Texans who can pick up their grandchildren again, families seeing loved ones with dementia smile again and grieving parents finding peace after unimaginable loss. Others have found relief after years of relying on several prescription medications for chronic pain, PTSD and other conditions.
Behind every story is someone getting back a piece of their life they thought they’d lost. That is what nine years of progress means to us and why we do what we do.
How to Access Medical Cannabis in Texas in 3 Steps
Accessing medical cannabis in Texas is now much simpler than it was in 2017. Many patients can meet with a registered physician from home, determine whether they qualify and often receive a prescription the same day.
Qualifying Texans can get medical cannabis in three simple steps:
1. Find a Doctor: Schedule an appointment with a physician registered to prescribe through the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Many providers offer telemedicine appointments so that you can get started from home.
2. See if You Qualify: Your physician will review your qualifying condition and, if approved, enter your prescription into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas.
3. Fill Your Prescription: Once your prescription is active, you can order medicine and choose to pick it up at 18+ locations across Texas or have it delivered.
The Next Chapter of Medical Cannabis in Texas
Texas medical cannabis is entering another important chapter. The 90th Texas Legislature is scheduled to convene on January 12, 2027, bringing new opportunities to shape the future of the Compassionate Use Program.
Nine years after planting our first seeds, we remain committed to creating the highest-quality medicine that changes people’s lives.
We look forward to continuing to work alongside patients, physicians and communities across the state to expand awareness, improve access to medical cannabis in Texas and help more patients find relief.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Cannabis in Texas
Is medical cannabis legal in Texas? Yes. Medical cannabis is legal for qualifying patients through the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
What conditions qualify for medical cannabis in Texas? Over 150 conditions qualify for medical cannabis in Texas. Since HB 46 took effect on September 1, 2025, qualifying conditions also include chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic brain injury, terminal illness and hospice or palliative care.
Can I get a medical cannabis prescription online in Texas? Yes. Several registered physicians offer telemedicine appointments and many patients receive a prescription the same day.
Are medical cannabis vapes legal in Texas? Yes. HB 46 introduced pulmonary inhalation, allowing for new product types like medical cannabis vaporization. Texas Original released the state’s first medical cannabis vape devices in June 2026.
Where can patients purchase medical cannabis in Texas? Patients with an active prescription can purchase medical cannabis from a state-licensed dispensary. Texas Original offers pickup locations across Texas and delivery options.
