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Bexar County, TX Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

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

Key Facts

Recreational cannabis
Illegal in Texas
Medical program
Compassionate Use only
County zoning
No local dispensary rules
Hemp products
Separate state regime

Summary

Texas allows only state-licensed Compassionate Use low-THC providers, not recreational dispensaries. Bexar County cannot zone for or against retail marijuana stores because none are legally authorized under state law.

City-specific rules exist: Universal City, San Antonio, and Converse have their own dispensary zoning rules that differ from Bexar County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

CHAPTER 487. TEXAS COMPASSIONATE-USE ACT. Sec. 487.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) 'Department' means the Department of Public Safety. (2) 'Director' means the public safety director of the department. (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.

Source: Texas Compassionate Use ActView official code

Full Breakdown

Recreational cannabis remains illegal in Texas. The only legal cannabis-related retail in Bexar County is operated under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, which licenses a small number of low-THC dispensing organizations statewide for qualifying medical patients. Bexar County zoning cannot establish dispensary buffer zones, density caps, or local licensing for retail marijuana because the use itself is not authorized under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 487. CBD and hemp-derived consumable products are regulated separately under Texas hemp law and may be sold through ordinary retail. San Antonio voters have considered local decriminalization measures, but state law preempts inconsistent county action.

Violations & Fines

Operating an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in Bexar County can result in state criminal charges under Texas drug laws. Hemp retailers must comply with state hemp licensing or face DSHS enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I open a marijuana dispensary in Bexar County?
No. Texas does not license recreational marijuana retail. The only legal cannabis dispensing is under the Compassionate Use Program for low-THC medical products, with very few licensees statewide.
Are CBD shops regulated by Bexar County?
CBD and hemp products are regulated by Texas Department of State Health Services under state hemp law. Bexar County does not impose extra dispensary-style zoning on hemp retail.

Sources & Official References

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