How to Get Your CURT Prescription: Step-by-Step for Texas Patients

Your CURT prescription is your access to medical cannabis in Texas: a qualified, CURT-registered physician enters it into the state registry during your evaluation if they determine treatment is appropriate. You do not apply for a separate patient card or pay a state registration fee. You do need to pay for your medical evaluation and any products you purchase from a licensed dispensary.

Texas uses the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT), rather than a traditional medical marijuana card. Telehealth can make it convenient to meet with a qualified physician, but the doctor must complete a genuine medical evaluation and follow the same standard of care as an in-person visit.

How To Get Medical Marijuana In Texas: The 5 Steps

1. Confirm you have a qualifying condition and meet Texas residency requirements.
2. Book a telehealth appointment with a qualified, CURT-registered physician.
3. Complete the medical evaluation.
4. If the physician determines a prescription is appropriate, they enter it into CURT.
5. Visit a licensed Texas dispensary with photo ID and the required patient information.

Step 1: Confirm Your Qualifying Condition

To be considered for the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), you must be a permanent Texas resident and have a condition covered by state law. Current qualifying conditions include:

• Epilepsy or a seizure disorder
• Multiple sclerosis or spasticity
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Autism
• Cancer
• An incurable neurodegenerative disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• A condition that causes chronic pain
• Traumatic brain injury
• Crohn’s disease or another inflammatory bowel disease
• A terminal illness, or a condition for which you receive hospice or palliative care
• Certain conditions treated through an approved research program

Texas law defines chronic pain for this program as severe, continuous or intermittent pain lasting more than 90 days, associated with a chronic pathological process, and not relieved by acute, postsurgical, post-procedure, or persistent non-chronic pain treatment. The law also specifies that THC must be a viable treatment method.

A diagnosis does not guarantee a prescription. A physician must evaluate your health and determine that the potential benefit reasonably justifies the risk. Anxiety by itself is not listed as a qualifying condition; PTSD is.

For the current official details, review the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) patient FAQs and the Texas Compassionate Use Program overview.

Step 2: Book A Telehealth Appointment With A TCUP Doctor

A TCUP doctor must be licensed in Texas and meet the program’s physician qualifications for your condition. Texas law requires a relevant medical specialty certification and that the physician devote a significant portion of their clinical practice to evaluating and treating that condition.

Telehealth is permitted when it meets Texas requirements and is appropriate for your care. The physician must have the clinical information needed to evaluate you and follow the applicable standard of care. Telehealth does not guarantee approval, and a physician may request additional records or an in-person visit if clinically necessary.

You can search for physicians using the official CURT physician lookup. To request an online evaluation with Jiffy Doctor, visit our Texas medical cannabis page or start your secure Texas intake. Sameday appointments may be available, depending on scheduling.

Before you book, gather:

• Your Texas photo ID
• Your diagnosis and relevant medical records, if available
• A current medication list
• Information about your symptoms and previous treatments
• Questions about potential benefits, risks, and follow-up care

Step 3: Complete The Medical Evaluation

During your appointment, explain your diagnosis, symptoms, treatment history, current medications, and health concerns clearly and honestly. The physician will review the information, ask follow-up questions, and decide whether low-THC cannabis is appropriate for you.

The evaluation is a medical appointment, not a guaranteed approval. The doctor may need additional records or recommend another course of care. Be prepared to discuss how your condition affects your daily life and what treatments you have tried.

Jiffy Doctor offers an online evaluation with a Texas-licensed physician. See our Texas appointment pricing for current fees and what the appointment includes.

Step 4: The Physician Enters Your Prescription Into CURT

If the physician determines you qualify and a prescription is appropriate, the doctor, not you, enters it into CURT. Texas law defines a medical-use prescription as an entry in the compassionate-use registry. The entry includes information such as the patient’s name and date of birth, prescribed dosage, means of administration, and amount.

You do not create a CURT patient account, submit a separate state application, or wait for a physical card in the mail. There is no separate state patient registration fee. The physician’s entry and the dispensary’s verification still need to occur before you can obtain a product, so follow your doctor’s instructions about next steps.

For more on how the registry works, read the DPS CURT FAQ.

Step 5: Visit A Licensed Dispensary

After your prescription is entered, you or your legal guardian can go to a licensed Texas dispensing organization. The dispensary checks CURT before filling the prescription.

Bring or be ready to provide:

• Photo identification
• The patient’s last name
• The patient’s date of birth
• The patient’s last five digits of their Social Security number

A guardian picking up for a patient may need to show proof of identity and guardian status. Call the dispensary before you go to confirm its pickup process.

Texas’s program covers low-THC cannabis as defined by state law. Product availability, administration method, and prescription details depend on the physician’s order and applicable program rules. Purchase only from a licensed Texas dispensing organization.

Is There A Texas Medical Marijuana Card?

No. Texas does not issue a traditional medical marijuana card for TCUP patients. The physician enters the prescription into CURT, and a licensed dispensary verifies it electronically. When people search for a “medical card online Texas,” they are generally looking for an online medical evaluation and a CURT prescription, not a state-issued card.

How Much Does A CURT Prescription Cost?

Texas does not charge patients a separate state application or card fee. However, the medical appointment is not free, and product costs are separate. Jiffy Doctor’s current Texas pricing lists appointments at $99 for veterans and $139 for non-veterans. Confirm the current price and appointment availability on our pricing page before booking. Dispensaries set their own product and delivery prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Get Medical Marijuana In Texas Online?

You can request an evaluation by telehealth from a qualified Texas physician. If the physician determines a prescription is appropriate, they enter it into CURT. You then follow the dispensary’s verification process.

Do I Need To Apply For CURT?

No. Patients do not register themselves in CURT. The physician enters the prescription, and the dispensary uses the registry to verify it.

Is There A Waiting Period To Get A CURT Prescription?

There is no separate patient card application or state registration waiting period. You must still complete your evaluation, have the physician enter the prescription if appropriate, and allow the dispensary to verify it. Appointment availability and processing time can vary.

What Should I Bring To A Texas Dispensary?

Bring photo ID and be prepared to provide the patient’s last name, date of birth, and last five digits of their Social Security number. A guardian should confirm any additional identification requirements with the dispensary.

Does Anxiety Qualify For TCUP?

Anxiety alone is not on the Texas qualifying-condition list. PTSD is listed. A qualified physician must assess your diagnosis and determine whether a prescription is appropriate.

Start Your Texas Telehealth Evaluation

Skip the separate card application: Texas uses a physician-entered CURT prescription. Check your eligibility, prepare your medical information, and meet with a qualified physician.

Jiffy Doctor makes it easy to request an online evaluation, with same-day appointments when available. Start your secure Texas intake.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Texas program requirements can change. Confirm current rules with Texas DPS and consult a qualified physician about your individual care.

Helpful Links

• Start your secure Texas intake
• Texas medical cannabis information
• Current Texas appointment pricing
• Texas DPS Compassionate Use Program
• Texas DPS patient FAQs
• Texas DPS licensed dispensaries