A Texas-licensed physician registered with the state can evaluate you for a low-THC cannabis prescription. PTSD qualifies, there's no card, and there's no state fee.
The Texas Compassionate Use Program is administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Choose a Texas-licensed physician registered in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT).
In person or, with many registered physicians, by telemedicine. Bring your medical records.
If you qualify and benefits outweigh risks, the physician enters your prescription into CURT.
A DPS-licensed dispensing organization checks your government photo ID and fills your order.
No card and no state fee — Texas keeps your prescription in the registry instead.
Killeen is home to Fort Hood and one of the largest military communities in the country. Your status changes what's possible.
PTSD is a qualifying condition in Texas. Many veterans see an outside registered physician, since VA clinicians can't prescribe cannabis.
Service members can't use cannabis under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, regardless of Texas law — including low-THC products.
TCUP requires permanent Texas residency. Families stationed here who keep legal residency in another state may not qualify.
Cannabis isn't permitted on military installations, and DoD civilian employees fall under federal drug-free workplace rules.
General information only, not legal advice. Service members should consult their chain of command or legal assistance office with questions.
VA's published policy explains how it handles veterans who take part in state programs.
Tell your VA care team about any low-THC prescription so they can account for it with your other medications.
House Bill 46, effective September 1, 2025, set today's rules.
You'll need a condition listed in Texas law, and a registered physician must determine that benefits outweigh risks.
PTSD and traumatic brain injury are highlighted for veterans. Conditions tagged "2025" were added by House Bill 46. See the DPS program pages for the official list.
Texas's three operating dispensing organizations — Texas Original, goodblend, and Fluent — deliver in many parts of Central Texas, with coverage varying by company. The nearest verified satellites for same-day pickup are Texas Original's locations in South Austin and San Antonio.
See the DPS dispensing organizations page for all licensees.
Clear water, limestone bluffs, and quiet shoreline parks just southeast of Killeen — a peaceful place to reset.
“Two deployments and years of PTSD. My VA doctor couldn't prescribe it, so I found a registered physician here and told my VA team afterward.”
— Marcus J., Army veteran, Killeen“My husband's still active duty, so it's not an option for him. I'm a Texas resident with MS, and the process for me was simple.”
— Tanya R., Harker HeightsAccording to VA policy, taking part in a state program doesn't make you ineligible for VA care or benefits.
No. VA clinicians can't recommend or prescribe cannabis, but they can discuss it with you as part of your care.
Yes. PTSD is a qualifying condition under Texas law, subject to a physician's evaluation.
No. Military law prohibits cannabis use by service members regardless of state law.
Possibly, if you're a permanent Texas resident with a qualifying condition. Cannabis isn't permitted on post, including in on-post housing.
Federal employees fall under drug-free workplace rules. Check with your agency before starting.
No. Your physician enters your prescription in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas.
No. Texas doesn't require patients to register or pay the state. Physician and product costs are separate.
On the Texas Department of Public Safety's Compassionate Use Program pages.
Killeen grew alongside Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the world and home to III Armored Corps. The post was renamed in 2025 to honor Col. Robert B. Hood, a World War I Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Killeen is also home to Texas A&M University–Central Texas and Central Texas College, with Stillhouse Hollow and Belton lakes nearby. Killeen residents follow the same statewide rules as every Texan in the Compassionate Use Program.
TCUP operates under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 169 and Health and Safety Code Chapter 487. The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the registry and licenses dispensing organizations, and House Bill 46 expanded the program in 2025.
Texas has no adult-use market, smoking remains prohibited, and cannabis remains illegal under federal law, which governs military service and installations. See the DPS program pages for current rules.
Appointments with Texas-licensed physicians registered in CURT.
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