Many Texans may be wondering what is legal in the Lone Star State. While recreational cannabis is illegal in Texas, Texans can access medical cannabis through the state’s Compassionate Use Program.

Here’s how to get a medical marijuana prescription in Texas. Plus, enter here for a chance to save up to $100 off your first medical marijuana order, and other freebies.

Find out if you qualify

The first step is to check if you are eligible for medical cannabis. Several doctors registered in the Compassionate Use Program offer virtual appointments for Texans statewide.

To set up an appointment, visit Texas Original's website and fill out the form.

During your appointment, the doctor will review your records and determine if you are eligible for medical marijuana in Texas. If approved, they will write you a prescription.

Get your prescription

After your appointment, call 512-614-0343 or visit Texas Original’s website to place your first order. Texas Original offers the state's leading medical-grade cannabis products, including the state's first medical marijuana products made with RSO.

All products undergo rigorous testing and the results are published publicly on Texas Original's website for patients to access anytime.

What is legal in Texas?

It is still a crime to possess cannabis (over 0.3% THC by weight) not prescribed by a registered doctor for an approved condition in the state of Texas. However, Texans can access medical cannabis under the Compassionate Use Program.

In 2015, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 339, which legalized medical cannabis treatment in Texas and established the Compassionate Use Program.

Texas’ medical marijuana program has since expanded, allowing for more than 150 qualifying conditions and increasing the amount of THC permitted in the medicine.

Qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Texas include:

• PTSD
• Muscle spasms
• Nerve pain
• Cancer
• Autism
• Alzheimer’s and other dementias
• ALS
• Parkinson’s
• Epilepsy
• And over 100 more conditions

What’s the difference between medical marijuana and hemp-derived THC products?

In 2018, the Farm Bill was signed into law, removing hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. Hemp is defined as having 0.3% THC, however, the Farm Bill only limits Delta 9 THC, unintentionally creating a loophole for an unregulated consumable market.

Synthesized hemp-derived Delta 8, 9, and 10 THC products may pose risks for consumers due to harmful solvents and chemicals added in the manufacturing process without adequate testing or regulation. Additionally, over-the-counter hemp products may vary in potency due to a lack of regulation, mislabeling, and inconsistent processing methods.

What makes a cannabis product “medical grade”?

Medical cannabis products are regulated under the Texas Compassionate Use Program and must follow stringent quality measures.

Any product produced by a licensed medical cannabis dispensary must meet extensive in-house testing requirements to ensure the medicine does not contain contaminants and meets the state's potency requirements.

Additionally, medical cannabis products should be formulated based on research and patient trials to optimize symptom relief.

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