Pasadena, TX Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Recreational Sales
- Illegal statewide
- Medical Program
- TCUP: low-THC only (1%)
- Local Authority
- None: state preemption
- Qualifying Conditions
- Epilepsy, PTSD, cancer, MS
Summary
Recreational cannabis dispensaries are illegal in Texas. Pasadena follows state law prohibiting marijuana sales. Only licensed Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) dispensaries may operate statewide, limited to low-THC cannabis for qualifying medical conditions.
Sec. 481.121. OFFENSE: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana. (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is: (1) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is two ounces or less; (2) a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is four ounces or less but more than two ounces; (3) a state jail felony if the amount of marihuana possessed is five pounds or less but more than four ounces ...
Full Breakdown
Texas prohibits recreational marijuana sales statewide. The Texas Compassionate Use Program permits only licensed dispensaries to sell low-THC cannabis (no more than 1% THC) for conditions including epilepsy, PTSD, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and certain terminal and neurological disorders. Pasadena has no additional local dispensary regulations since the state fully preempts this area. No zoning provisions exist for recreational cannabis facilities within city limits.
Violations & Fines
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Pasadena code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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