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To become a Texas medical marijuana prescriber, physicians must hold an active Texas medical license, maintain board certification in a specialty relevant to the patient’s condition and register with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) to enter prescriptions electronically.
This page walks physicians through the entire process to become a Texas medical marijuana prescriber, from eligibility and registration to prescribing medical cannabis under current Texas law.
House Bill 46 went into effect on September 1, 2025, bringing important changes to the Texas Compassionate Use Program. These updates significantly expanded access to medical cannabis products and clarified how qualified physicians can prescribe medical cannabis for certain medical conditions. Complete the form below for step-by-step guidance on registering with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) and to receive more information about medical cannabis in Texas.
To become a Texas medical marijuana prescriber, you must be a physician licensed in Texas, in good standing with the Texas Medical Board, and registered to participate in the state’s Compassionate Use Program (CUP) through the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT). Physicians must meet all eligibility and documentation requirements set by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the CUP, which commonly include demonstrating appropriate medical credentials and specialty qualifications.
Unlike many other states, Texas does not issue separate “medical marijuana doctor” licenses or patient ID cards, and physicians do not simply provide generic cannabis “recommendations.” Instead, qualified and registered physicians issue low‑THC medical cannabis prescriptions by entering them directly into the CURT system, which licensed dispensaries then use to dispense products in accordance with Texas law.
After your application is approved and you have created your CURT account, you are legally permitted to prescribe medical cannabis products to patients diagnosed with a qualifying condition. Patients must be permanent residents of Texas.
To enter your patient’s prescription, you’ll need the following:
Registering to prescribe medical cannabis under the Texas Compassionate Use Program is quick and simple. This step-by-step MMJ prescriber doctor guide outlines how to become a Texas medical marijuana prescriber through CURT.
After your application is approved and you have created your CURT account, you are legally permitted to prescribe medical cannabis products to registered patients with a qualifying condition. Patients must be permanent residents of Texas to qualify under the program.
To enter your patient’s prescription, you’ll need the following:
Texas physicians do not issue a doctor’s recommendation for medical marijuana. Instead, physicians prescribe medical cannabis directly through the CURT system, making Texas a prescription-based medical marijuana program.
There is no physical Texas medical marijuana card issued to patients. Law enforcement and licensed dispensaries verify patient eligibility electronically through the Compassionate Use Registry, improving compliance, transparency and public safety.
Non-smokable forms of medical cannabis are approved under the Compassionate Use Program. Acceptable ingestion methods include gummies, tinctures, beverages, chocolates, and other medical-grade cannabis products.
Information within the CURT regarding patient identification, including the fact that a person is listed as a patient in the registry, is confidential and may only be accessed by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), registered physicians and licensed medical dispensaries.
The CURT is accessible 24 hours a day for law enforcement agencies and licensed medical cannabis providers across the state.
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Disclaimer: These are general recommendations and are for informational purposes only. The prescribing physician should determine the patient's formulation based on the patient's needs and medical history.
If you’re a qualified physician ready to become a Texas medical marijuana prescriber, complete the form above to receive guidance, resources, and answers to your questions.
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