Dallas County, TX Cannabis Regulations: Cannabis Delivery Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Recreational delivery
- Felony statewide
- CUP delivery
- Allowed for registered patients
- Hemp/CBD delivery
- Legal under Ag Code 122
- Penalty range
- 180 days to life imprisonment
- Severity
- Strict at state level
Summary
Texas prohibits all recreational cannabis delivery. Compassionate Use Program low-THC products may be delivered to qualifying patients only by the three licensed dispensing organizations. Hemp-derived CBD products under 0.3% delta-9 THC may be delivered legally under TX Agriculture Code Chapter 122.
Sec. 487.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: ... (3) 'Dispensing organization' means an organization licensed by the department to cultivate, process, and dispense low-THC cannabis to a patient for whom low-THC cannabis is prescribed under Chapter 169, Occupations Code. (4) 'Low-THC cannabis' has the meaning assigned by Section 169.001, Occupations Code. ... Sec. 487.1035. SATELLITE LOCATIONS. (a) A dispensing organization licensed under this chapter may operate one or more satellite locations in addition to the organization's primary location to securely store low-THC cannabis for distribution. (b) A satellite location must be approved by the department before a dispensing organization may operate the location.
Full Breakdown
Recreational cannabis delivery is a felony in Texas under H&S Code Section 481.120, regardless of any local Dallas County ordinance. Only the three Compassionate Use Program dispensing organizations licensed under H&S Code Chapter 487 may deliver low-THC cannabis to patients on the Compassionate Use Registry, complying with DPS rules at 37 TAC Chapter 12. Hemp-derived products meeting the 2018 federal Farm Bill and TX Agriculture Code Chapter 122 definition (under 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight) may be sold and delivered like any consumer product. Dallas County Sheriff and constables enforce drug laws in unincorporated areas; Dallas County DA prosecutes felony deliveries countywide. The county has no authority to authorize cannabis delivery while state prohibition controls.
Violations & Fines
Unlicensed cannabis delivery is a state-jail to first-degree felony under TX H&S Code Section 481.120 depending on quantity; penalties include 180 days to life imprisonment plus fines up to $250,000, prosecuted by Dallas County DA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order cannabis delivery anywhere in Dallas County?
What about delta-8 or CBD delivery in unincorporated areas?
Sources & Official References
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