Dallas, TX Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- CBD retail
- Standard commercial zoning
- Recreational stores
- Illegal under TX state law
- CUP licensees
- None currently in Dallas
- Zoning chapter
- Dallas Code Ch. 51A
- CO violation
- Up to $2,000 daily fine
Summary
Dallas Code Chapter 51A handles hemp and CBD retail under standard commercial zoning since Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 122 permits hemp-derived sales. Recreational cannabis dispensaries are illegal statewide. The three Compassionate Use Program licensees site under medical or pharmacy use categories, none currently in Dallas city limits.
Sec. 443.204. RULES RELATED TO SALE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS. Rules adopted by the executive commissioner regulating the sale of consumable hemp products must to the extent allowable by federal law reflect the following principles:(1) hemp-derived cannabinoids, including cannabidiol, are not considered controlled substances or adulterants;(2) products containing one or more hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol, intended for ingestion are considered foods, not controlled substances or adulterated products;(3) consumable hemp products must be packaged and labeled in the manner provided by Section 443.205; and(4) the processing or manufacturing of a consumable hemp product for smoking is prohibited. Added by
Full Breakdown
Texas Hemp Farming Act in Agriculture Code Chapter 122 legalizes hemp-derived products containing under 0.3% delta-9 THC. CBD shops, smoke shops, and delta-8 retailers in Dallas operate under Chapter 51A general retail use categories, typically permitted in commercial corridor (CC), community retail (CR), and central area (CA) districts. They face standard certificate-of-occupancy review through the Building Inspection division. The three Texas Compassionate Use Program licensees (held by Goodblend, Surterra, and Fluent at last licensing round) are sited outside Dallas in Schulenburg and elsewhere; if a CUP licensee opened in Dallas it would zone as a medical or pharmacy use under Chapter 51A. Recreational dispensaries cannot be permitted because state law prohibits the underlying activity.
Violations & Fines
Unauthorized cannabis retail violates state H&S Code 481.120 (felony) and Dallas Chapter 51A (no certificate of occupancy); CBD shops without proper CO face fines up to $2,000 per day under Dallas Code Section 51A-1.105.
Frequently Asked Questions
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