Yes! Medical marijuana is legal in Texas. The Texas government passed the Compassionate Use Act for medical marijuana for the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders in 2015. The act has since expanded its legal use to include PTSD, all forms of cancer, neurological disease and other conditions.

Medical marijuana may help with symptoms associated with many medical conditions while putting the patient at lower risk for kidney or liver issues compared to other commonly prescribed medications. It may provide better relief than pharmaceutical options for many patients.

Texas currently only allows the use of medical cannabis for these conditions and neurological disease. Some of the symptoms treated with medical marijuana include anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, insomnia, muscle spasms, and nausea.

Texas currently has banned use of all smokable forms including vaping; however dispensaries in Texas offer medical cannabis in the form of gummies, lozenges, drinks, lotions, and tinctures.

No, you cannot travel out of state with medical marijuana obtained in Texas since transporting marijuana across state lines is considered a federal crime. Even though Texas has approved cannabis for medical use, the federal government still considers possession of marijuana illegal.

Many people wonder why they would need to see a physician to obtain medical marijuana when they have access to it through other means such as friends. The three main reasons are:

1. Possession of marijuana in Texas is illegal unless it is obtained from a physician through the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
2. A Dr. Rogers physician will personalize your treatment plan specific to you and your individual needs. The same dosage and combination of THC and CBD does not work the same for everybody.
3. Patients may obtain relief of some symptoms through the use of cannabis products but without medical supervision and a safe regulated source it is difficult to monitor and or adjust in a way to provide symptom relief while also limiting impairment.

No, patients qualified for medical marijuana in the State of Texas do not receive a physical medical card. You only need a government issued ID to receive medical marijuana from a Texas dispensary. If you need a caregiver to pick up your medical marijuana for you, our Dr. Rogers physicians can add their information to your profile. You can also choose to have your medical marijuana delivered to your home.

The term “cannabis” and “marijuana” are basically the same thing with some minor differences. Cannabis refers to certain types of flowering plants and marijuana refers to a specific type of cannabis plant that contains high amounts of THC. In the medical field, these terms are commonly used interchangeably.

Texas medical marijuana/cannabis dispensaries are licensed by the State of Texas to provide medical marijuana to patients. These dispensaries can deliver your medical cannabis to you or you can visit the physical location to obtain your medication.