The Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) is the secure state database used by registered physicians and licensed dispensaries under Texas’ Compassionate Use Program (CUP) to prescribe and dispense low-THC cannabis (≤1% THC by weight). Here’s what every medical cannabis patient should know:
What Is CURT and Why It Exists
CURT is managed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to serve three key purposes:
- Maintain a list of physicians legally authorized to prescribe low‑THC cannabis
- Securely store prescription data to prevent duplicate and/or also unauthorized use
- Allow licensed Texas dispensaries and law enforcement to verify prescriptions digitally 24/7
How CURT Works Step‑by‑Step
- A CUP‑certified physician completes a patient evaluation.
- If qualified, the prescription is entered into CURT for the patient (using name, DOB, last 5 of SSN)
- A licensed dispensary pulls up the patient’s record in CURT to verify eligibility before then dispensing product
- After dispensing, the provider logs dosage, form, and date, which then becomes part of the patient record
Texas CURT Patient Privacy and Legal Protections
CURT data is confidential—accessible only to DPS, authorized physicians, and dispensaries. Therefore, this means it is not accessible by employers or insurance companies without patient consent. DPS explicitly states participation in CUP does not disqualify patients from firearm licensing
What Patients Need to Know
- No physical card is issued—CURT replaces the need for a card.
- You must be a Texas resident in addition to having one of the qualifying conditions.
- Physicians can only register one prescriber per patient and cannot duplicate entries
Save Time & Stay Legal
Your doctor will enroll you in CURT upon approval, so you do not have to do anything. To begin and become a medical marijuana patient in Texas, schedule an appointment and then talk with a PrestoDoctor Texas-licensed doctor today.
- How to Get A Medical Marijuana Card Online in Texas
- Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Texas
- Visit our Texas state page and begin your online evaluation.
- CURT Texas Login
