El Paso has not adopted commercial cannabis zoning because Texas law does not authorize recreational sales. Any future state-licensed medical dispensary would still need conditional use approval under Title 20 of the El Paso zoning code.
Title 20 of the El Paso Municipal Code controls land use citywide and does not include a use category for recreational cannabis retail, since none is permitted under Texas law. State-licensed Compassionate Use Program dispensing organizations could potentially locate in commercial zones with conditional use review, layered with state distance and security requirements. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 487 limits the number and oversight of dispensing organizations statewide. Until the legislature changes Texas controlled substance laws, El Paso city council has limited ability to invite recreational operators, even with majority Latino constituent support seen in advocacy near the border.
Renting commercial property to an unlicensed cannabis operator, advertising recreational cannabis sales, or opening a dispensary without state authorization can lead to state controlled substance prosecution and zoning enforcement.
El Paso, TX
Recreational cannabis remains illegal under Texas law, so commercial cannabis delivery to El Paso homes is prohibited. Only licensed Compassionate Use Progra...
El Paso, TX
Texas restricts dispensing organizations from operating near schools and churches under the Compassionate Use Program. El Paso cannot legally permit recreati...
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