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How to get a medical card in Texas.
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Register online with Leafwell
You can speak to a doctor, qualify for a Texas medical marijuana card online and submit your payment details. You are only billed if approved.
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You’re Added to the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) Once Approved.
After your call, our physician will complete some administrative tasks to add you to the Compassionate Use Registry in Texas (CURT).
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Medical Patients Can Buy CBD-Rich Marijuana
Once you’ve been registered, your details will be validated by the state, and you will be able to fulfill your prescription using your preferred dispensary. There is no physical card in Texas, so you won’t need to wait for anything posted or emailed to you by Leafwell.
About Medical Marijuana in Texas
The Texas Compassionate Use Program is a low-THC program. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive component of cannabis. Even though it has significant therapeutic uses, states like Texas have curtailed use. Cannabidiol (CBD), which is non-intoxicating, is the compound most states have somewhat opened up to.
As an MMJ cardholder in Texas, you are permitted to possess:
- Any amount of low-THC, high-CBD oil.
- Low THC is considered less than 1% THC (the old limit was 0.5%) for medical patients – anything above this is considered “marijuana” or “THC oil.”
- You can purchase THC-only tinctures and edibles in Texas if you are a qualifying medical cannabis patient.
- Products cannot be smoked, even if less than 1% THC.
Marijuana is not recreationally legal in Texas, and laws are stringent. For non-medical users, the maximum THC percentage is 0.3%.
How to qualify
To apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Texas, you must be a legal resident of Texas. You will also be asked to provide your Texas driver's license or state ID number.
Patients must be 18 to apply for a medical marijuana card.
There is no registration fee or program to sign up for. However, the state will retain your information in the Compassionate Use Registry in Texas (CURT) after your physician has entered this information, following your approval.
Information for caregivers
Texas does not have an official MMJ caregiver program at this moment in time.
Medical Conditions
According to Texas law, the following debilitating conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certification in Texas:
Possession and Growing
Registered medical cannabis users may possess any amount of cannabis or hemp oil. It is possible to purchase THC-only tinctures and edibles in some Texas dispensaries. Only non-smokable preparations can be legally purchased and used by qualifying medical patients.
For non-medical users, possession of up to two ounces is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in prison and/or a fine of up to $2000.
It is illegal to cultivate marijuana plants in Texas.
Caregivers
Texas doesn't have a caregiver program.
Texas does not have an official MMJ caregiver program at this moment in time. However, minors can qualify for medical cannabis, and a parent or guardian must be listed on their initial application.
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Texas does not have an official MMJ caregiver program at this moment in time.
Reciprocity
Texas does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards or cannabis certifications.
As Texas does not have an identification card system, there is no way for a Texas medical CBD registration to be recognized in other states with reciprocity.
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Frequently asked questions in Texas
How much does a Texas Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?
An online consultation with a Texas-licensed physician with Leafwell is $199. Texas does not have any medical marijuana certificates, cards or identification cards. Patients are registered onto the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT).
The physician will enter your details into CURT after the appointment if you are approved. There is no state fee.
Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation with Leafwell.
What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Texas?
In Texas, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
- A seizure disorder (e.g. Epilepsy)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- An incurable neurodegenerative disease
- Autism
- Cancer
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Spasticity, such as that caused by conditions like Parkinson’s Disease
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in Texas online?
After you’ve spoken to a Leafwell physician and been approved for the Texas Low THC program, you don’t need to do anything.
The next steps are for your physician. The physician will:
- Enter your details in their physician profile within the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas – otherwise known as CURT
- Once your details have been entered, the state will verify that the details are correct
To purchase your medicine, go to your local dispensary and show them your state ID. The dispensary can access CURT and confirm your status as a valid patient in the state.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Texas?
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for medical marijuana registration in Texas for yourself. Caregivers must also be 18 years of age.
Those aged under 18 may qualify for medical cannabis, but must have a parent or guardian listed on their application.
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Texas?
Texas does not currently have an official MMJ Caregiver program. However, minors (those aged under 18) can qualify for medical cannabis, and a parent or guardian must be listed on their initial application.
Minors suffering from terminal or chronic conditions like cancer, epilepsy or any other long-term neurological condition that affects quality of life, and some kinds of autism may qualify a minor for an MMJ card.
How do I apply for the state program in Texas?
After you’ve spoken to a Leafwell physician and been approved for the Texas Cannabis Use Program (CUP), you don’t need to do anything.
The next steps are for your physician. The physician will:
- Enter your details in their physician profile within the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas – otherwise known as CURT
- Once your details have been entered, the state will verify that the details are correct
To purchase your medicine, go to your local dispensary and show them your state ID. The dispensary can access CURT and confirm your status as a valid patient in the state.