Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP): A Patient Guide

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.
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 for the latest official guidance. This guide is educational and is not medical or legal advice.