Get Your Texas Medical Marijuana Prescription

Once you are approved, your doctor will register you with CURT, the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas. The state will process your application and make your prescription available to dispensaries so that they can dispense your prescription. 

We recommend calling the dispensary before visiting to ensure that your prescription is visible and you are able to get your medication. 

No. Cultivation of marijuana is prohibited in Texas.

Patients must be 18 years or older to get a Texas state prescription from PrestoDoctor. If you are under 18, you must apply with a caregiver.

The cost for your doctor appointment with PrestoDoctor is $99.99. You’ll only be billed if you are approved for your medical marijuana card. In the event of a denial, rest assured, there is no charge, as we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.

Texas has no state application fee.

No, dispensaries are only accessible for medical marijuana patients with a registered prescription. You must be a resident to become a Texas medical marijuana patient

Medical documentation is encouraged, however it is not required. It is up to your physician to decide if you have a qualifying medical condition.

No. Marijuana is strictly for medical patients at medical dispensaries. Recreational use in Texas is illegal, so there are no recreational adult-use dispensaries.

Texas is a Low-THC state, meaning all cannabis products have to have 1% of less THC content.

There are no defined possession limits for medical patients as long as the cannabis falls within the 1% THC content.

Texas does not issue cards, but instead your doctor will upload your prescription to CURT, where dispensaries may view it and dispense medication. 

Your prescription should be viewable by dispensaries in 24 hours or less. 

Texas medical marijuana prescriptions are valid for up to one year from the date it is issued.

Once it's time to renew your Texas medical marijuana prescription, you can do it easily online with PrestoDoctor!

Yes — Delta-9 THC is legal in Texas only when it is hemp-derived and contains no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight, as allowed under the 2018 Farm Bill and Texas state law. However, marijuana-derived Delta-9 THC (with higher concentrations) is illegal unless prescribed through the state's medical cannabis program. Always check labels and lab results to ensure compliance.

Yes, medical marijuana is legal in Texas for patients who qualify under the Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP). The law allows licensed physicians to prescribe low-THC cannabis (less than 1% THC) for specific medical conditions. Texas has expanded eligibility over the years, and legal access continues to grow through telemedicine and dispensaries.

You will need a medical marijuana prescription certified by a licensed Texas doctor to buy MMJ in Texas. 

However, Texas does not issue physical medical marijuana cards. Instead, once a licensed physician approves you, your information is entered into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT). You can then purchase medical cannabis from a licensed Texas dispensary using a valid government-issued ID.

Patients may qualify for a Texas medical marijuana prescription if they are diagnosed with one or more of the following conditions:

• Epilepsy and seizure disorders

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Autism

• Terminal cancer or all forms of cancer

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Spasticity and muscle spasms

• Neuropathy

• Parkinson’s disease

• Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases

• Chronic pain (in specific cases under HB 1535 and HB 46 updates)

A certified physician must determine that the benefits outweigh the risks for cannabis use.

Read more about the new qualifying conditions and more about HB 46: Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Texas (2025 Update)

CURT stands for the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, a secure online system managed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Here's how it works:

1. A licensed physician evaluates your condition.

2. If you qualify, the doctor enters your details and treatment plan into CURT.

3. Dispensaries in Texas can then verify your prescription in CURT and dispense your medication.

4. No physical card is needed — your government-issued ID is used to match your CURT record.

CURT ensures medical cannabis is tracked, secure, and compliant with state law.

For more information, Texas CURT Registry Explained