The Texas Department of Public Safety closed the Compassionate Use Licensing application period on April 28, 2022. However, the licensing period will be open again soon. We will explain throughout this article why we are confident the state will open application windows again, and how we can help you prepare for when additional licensing becomes available.
How Many Licenses Are Available?
As of May 2023, Texas has 56,131 medical marijuana patients. This number has risen significantly since May of 2022, where the patient count was 26,687. It is evident that the number of patients are growing at an exponential rate. Although it is unclear how many licenses the state intends to issue, stating “The department will issue the number of licenses necessary to ensure reasonable statewide access to, and the availability of, low-THC cannabis for patients registered in the compassionate use registry.” which has again, proven to be growing. With this in mind, we could see the number of available licenses at least double within the next year. See our graph below for an overview of patient growth since the start of the Compassionate Use Program in 2017.
How Much Does A License Cost?
Licensing currently costs $488,520. The license will be good for 2 years, after which you must renew your license for $318,511 biannually.
What is Required to Apply?
The requirements to apply for Texas Compassionate Use Licensing are defined in the program statutes and rules. Although we do not give legal advice, we do offer application writing services to help you understand what is required, and write a complete application to deliver to the state. We also provide Standard Operating Procedures to accompany your Texas Compassionate Use License application.
Every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Iowa specific marijuana SOPs:
Texas Adult Use Marijuana Licensing
Adult Use Marijuana in Texas seems like a myth. However, in April 2023, lawmakers were open to hearing about a bill that would legalize cannabis for recreational sale. This bill is not expected to pass, but the fact that lawmakers were willing to hear the bill, shows a step in the right direction for Adult Use Cannabis in Texas. This step solidifies the chance of Texas legalizing cannabis for recreational use in the future. More to come on Texas cannabis news as it becomes available.
