Does Travis County, TX have its own cannabis delivery rules ordinance?

No. Travis County, TX does not appear to have a local cannabis delivery rules ordinance, Texas state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from Texas DPS Compassionate Use.

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Travis County, TX Cannabis Regulations: Cannabis Delivery Rules (2026)

Light Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

Authority: TX DPS Compassionate Use
Rule: 37 TAC Chapter 12
Recipients: Registered patients only
Adult-use delivery: Not legal

Summary

Cannabis delivery in Travis County is limited to state-licensed Compassionate Use dispensing organizations transporting low-THC product to registered patients under DPS rules, with no local cannabis delivery industry permitted.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Travis County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Sec. 487.107. DUTIES RELATING TO DISPENSING PRESCRIPTION. (a) Before dispensing low-THC cannabis to a person for whom the low-THC cannabis is prescribed under Chapter 169, Occupations Code, the dispensing organization must verify that the prescription presented matches the information regarding that prescription that is entered in the compassionate-use registry. 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.

Source: Texas DPS Compassionate UseView official code

Full Breakdown

Texas Compassionate Use Program licensees may deliver low-THC cannabis to registered patients statewide under DPS rules in 37 TAC Chapter 12. Dispensing organizations must use secure transport, two-person crews when required, and sealed product, and may dispense only to a patient or the patient's legal guardian or designated caregiver listed in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas. Travis County and Austin cannot authorize broader cannabis delivery because adult-use is not legal. Hemp-derived consumable product delivery follows separate state rules under HSC Chapter 443.

Violations & Fines

Unlicensed cannabis delivery in Travis County is a state criminal offense under TX HSC 481.121 and 481.122 with felony enhancements based on weight, prosecuted by the District Attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get cannabis delivered in Austin?

Only as a registered Compassionate Use patient buying low-THC product from a state-licensed dispensing organization. Recreational cannabis delivery is illegal in Texas.

What about hemp or CBD delivery?

Hemp-derived consumables under 0.3 percent Delta-9 THC follow Texas HSC Chapter 443 with DSHS registration. Recent state rulemaking has tightened restrictions on Delta-8 and other THC isomers.

Sources & Official References

[1]TX Compassionate Use Program DPS

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