Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP): A Patient Guide

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What is the Texas Compassionate Use Program?

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) is the state's medical cannabis program. Texas does not issue a physical medical marijuana patient card. Instead, a qualified physician determines whether a patient meets the current program requirements and, when clinically appropriate, enters a prescription into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT).

How does a patient get started?

1. Check the current patient and condition requirements with the [Texas Department of Public Safety](https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program).
2. Meet with a Texas-licensed physician registered with CURT for an individual medical evaluation.
3. If the physician determines a prescription is appropriate, the physician enters it into CURT. An appointment does not guarantee a prescription.
4. Ask a licensed Texas dispensing organization how it verifies a CURT prescription and matching identification before obtaining a product.

What should I prepare for the appointment?

Bring your identification, relevant medical history, a current medication list, and questions about potential benefits and risks. Your physician may ask for additional records and will make the clinical decision. Jiffy Doctor cannot promise eligibility, approval, or a particular treatment.

Where can I find current rules?

Program requirements, qualifying conditions, physicians, and licensed dispensing organizations can change. Consult the [Texas Department of Public Safety's Compassionate Use Program](https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program) for the latest official guidance. This guide is educational and is not medical or legal advice.